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MINUTES 


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Presbytery  of  Redstone, 


PRESBYTERIAN  CHURCH 


TJ.   S.    .A.. 


From  the  Organization  of  Presbytery,  September  19,  178 1,  to 
December,   1831. 


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PREFACE. 


The  Presbytery  of  Redstone  was  erected  by  the  Synod  of  New  York  and  Phil- 
adelphia. The  entire  minute  on  the  subject  is  as  follows:  "At  a  meeting  of  the 
Synod  of  New  York  and  Philadelphia  held  at  Philadelphia  ye  16th  of  May,  1781, 

The  Revd.  Messrs.  Joseph  Smith,  John  McMillan,  James  Power  &  Thaddeus 
Dodd  having  requested  to  be  erected  into  a  separate  P.b.y,  to  be  known  by  the 
name  of  the  P.b.y,  of  Redstone:  the  Synod  grant  their  request,  and  appoint 
their  first  meeting  to  be  held  at  Laurel  Hill  Church  the  third  Wednesday  of 
September  next  at  11  o'clock  A.  M." 

It  will  be  observed  that  no  geographical  limits  were  assigned,  nor  any  partic- 
ular Churches  designated.  Laurel  Hill  Church  is  in  Fayette  Co.,  Pa.,  (then,  1781, 
Westmoreland  Co.),  and  still  retains  its  name  and  organization. 

This  Presbytery  was  the  first  one  formed  west  of  the  Allegheny  Mountains, 
and  exercised  Jurisdiction  throughout  Western  Penna.  and  outlying  early  settle- 
ments; and  was  one  of  the  Pioneers  of  Protestant  Christianity  in  that  region. 
.Many  of  its  Churches  have  celebrated  their  Centennial. 

The  Synod  of  Pittsburg  appreciating  the  great  historical  value  of  the  early 
records  of  the  Presbytery,  and  the  importance  of  their  preservation,  at  its  meet- 
ing in  1877,  appointed  the  undersigned  a  Committee  to  publish  the  same,  pro- 
vided the  necessary  funds  could  be  secured.  The  requisite  amount  having  been 
pledged,  an  edition  of  300  copies  is  now  issued,  embracing  the  Minutes  entire 
from  the  organization  up  to  the  close  of  183 1. 

Great  care  has  been  taken   to  ensure  a  verbatim  and    literatim  copy  of   the 

original. 

S.  S.   GILSON, 

JOHN  M.  BARNETT, 

JOHN  K.   EWING, 

Committee  of  Synod. 


PRESBYTERY  OF  REDSTONE. 


Records    from   the  Organization  of  the  Presbytery,   September   19th. 
1781,   to    December,    183 i. 


At  a  meeting  of  the  Synod  of  New  York  and  Philadelphia,  held  at 
Philadelphia,  ye  1 6th  of  May,  1781. 

The  Revd.  Messrs.  Joseph  Smith,  John  McMillan,  James  Power, 
&  Thaddeus  Dodd.  having  requested  to  be  erected  into  a  separate 
P.b.y.  to  be  known  by  the  name  of  the  P.b.y.  of  Redstone,  the 
Synod  grant  their  request,  and  appoint  their  first  meeting  to  be  held 
at  Laurel  Hill  Church,  the  third  Wednesday  of  Septembr  next,  at  n 
o'clock  A.  M. 

Wednesday,  Septembr  ye  19th,  1781. 

The  P.b.y.  met  according  to  the  appointment  of  the  Revd.  Synod 
of  New  York  and  Philadelphia,  at  Pidgeon  Creek,  as  the  circum 
stances  of  some  of  the  members,  by  reason  of  the  incursions  of  the 
savages,  rendered  it  impracticable  for  them  to  attend  at  Laurel  Hill. 
U.  P.  P.  S.  the  Revd.  Messrs.  John  McMillan,  James  Power,  and 
Thaddeus  Dodd.  Elders,  John  Neil,  Demas  Lindley,  and  Patrick 
Scott.      Absent.     The  Revd.  Joseph  Smith. 

The  P.b.y.  was  opened  by  Mr.  Dodd,  with  a  sermon  from  Job 
xlii.  5,  6. 

The  P.b.y.  then  proceeded  to  the  choice  of  a  Moderator  and 
Clerk,  whereupon  Mr.  McMillan  was  chosen  Moderator,  and  Mr. 
Power  Clerk  for  the  ensuing  year. 

Application  was  made  in  behalf  of  Muddy  Creek  and  the  S.  fork 
of  Ten  Mile,  in  conjunction  for  supplies,  and  also  for  liberty  to  apply 
to  the  P.b.y.  of  Donegal.  Adjourned  to  meet  tomorrow  morning 
at  8  o'clock.     Concluded  with  Prayer. 

(3) 


4  MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 

Thursday,  Septembr  ye  20th. 

The  P.  b.y.  met  according  to  adjournment.  U.  P.  P.  S.  Q.  S. 
except  Mr.  Neel. 

Ordered  that  the  minutes  of  the  last  session  be  now  read.  The  ap- 
pointment of  supplies  deferred  till  our  next  meeting. 

Adjourned  to  meet  at  Mount  Pleasant,  the  1st  Wednesday  of  No- 
vembr,  at  12  o'clock.      Concluded  with  Prayer. 

Mount  Pleasant,  Wednesday,  ye  p/i  of  November,  1781. 
A  sufficient  number  of   members  not   attending  to    form  a  P. b.y. 
those  who  did  meet  agreed  to  appoint  a  meeting  at  Seweekly,  on  the 
2  tuesday  of  April  next. 

Seweekly,  Tuesday,  ye  gt/i  of  April,  1782. 
A  sufficient  number  of  members  not  attending,  by  reason  of  the  in- 
cursions of  the  savages,   to  form  a  P. b.y.  those  who  did  meet  agreed 
to  appoint  a  meeting  at-Delap's  Creek,  the  3d  tuesday  of  Octobr. 

Delap's  Creek,  October  the  15M,  1782. 

The  P. b.y.  met  according  to  appointment,  U.  P.  P.  S.  the 
Revd.  Messrs.  Joseph  Smith,  John  McMillan,  and  James  Power. 
Elders,  James  Edger,  John  Mc.Dowel,  and  Moses  Latta.  Absent. — 
The  Revd.  Thaddeus  Dodd. 

The  P. b.y-  was  opened  with  a  sermon  from  Proverbs  8.  4,  by  Mr. 
Smith. 

The  P. b.y.  proceeded  to  the  choice  of  a  Moderator  and  Clerk  for 
the  ensuing  year,  whereupon  Mr.  Power  was  chosen  Moderator  and 
Mr.  McMillan  Clerk. 

Ordered  that  the  minutes  of  the  last  meeting  of  P. b.y.  be  now 
read. 

Mr.  Smith's  reasons  for  not  attending  our  last  meeting  are  sustained. 

The  Revd.  James  Dunlap,  formerly  a  member  of  the  New  Castle 
P. b.y.  having  accepted  a  Call  in  our  bounds,  now  applies  to  be 
admitted  as  a  member  of  this  P. b.y.  and.  upon  producing  sufficient 
testimonials  and  a  dismission  from  that  P. b.y.  is  accordingly  received, 
and  takes  his  seat  as  a  member  of  this.      His  Elder  is  Robert  Adams. 

Adjourned  to  meet  to-morrow  morning  at  9  o'clock.  Concluded 
with  Prayer. 

Wednesday,  ye  \6t/i. 
The    P. b.y.    met   according    to  adjournment.      U.   P.  P.  S.  Q.   S. 
Ordered  that  the  minutes  of  the  last  session  be  now  read. 


MINUTES    OK    THE    REDSTONE    PRES1SYTERY. 


A  supplication  for  supplies  from  Tyrone  congregation  was  brought 
in  and  read. 

An  application  was  made  in  behalf  of  Muddy  Creek  for  supplies. 
The  P.b.y.  proceeded  to  make  out  supplies: 

Mr.  Smith  appointed  to  supply  at  the  meeting  house  in  the  Forks,  the  3d 
Sab.  of  November;  two  other  days  at  discretion,  both  as  to  time  and  place. 

Mr.  Power  appointed  to  supply  at  Tyrone,  the  2d  Sab.  of  Decembr ;  at 
Muddy  Creek  one  day  at  discretion;  at  Col.  Cook's,  the  2d  Sab.   of  March. 

Mr.  D.unlap  appointed  to  supply  at  Muddy  Creek,  the  2d  Sab.  of  Novembr  ; 
at  George's  Creek,  the  3d  Sab.  of  Decembr ;  at  Tyrone,  the  2d  Sab.  of 
March. 

Mr.  McMillan  appointed  to  supply  at  the  Ohio  Court-house,  the  3d  Sab.  of  No- 
vember; at  the  forks'  meeting  house,  the  4th  Sab.  of  Decembr ;  at  Muddy 
Creek,  ye  1st  Sab.  of  March. 

Upon  motion  being  made,  the  P.b.y.  unanimously  agreed  that  they 
would  in  no  case  whatever  marry  any  person  by  Licence,  but  would 
adhere  to  the  rules  laid  down  in  the  Westminster  directory. 

Application  being  made  by  the  united  congregations  of  the  forks  of 
Youghegeny  for  liberty  to  present  a  Call  to  the  Revd.  James  Finley,  a 
member  of  the  P.b.y.  of  New  Castle,  the  P.b.y.  grant  their  re- 
quest, and  order  the  Clerk  to  furnish  them  with  a  coppy  of  this  minute. 

John  Matson  appeared  before  P.b.y.  and  exhibited  the  following 
charges  against  the  Revd.  James  Dunlap. 

1.  That  Mr.  Dunlap  charged  him  with  coming  to  his  house  to  take 
the  advantage  of  and  wrangle  with  him. 

2.  That  Mr.  Dunlap  accused  him  with  unchristian  conduct  towards 
him. 

3.  That  Mr.  Dunlap  denied  him  ordination  as  a  ruling  elder;  and, 

4.  For  not  letting  the  reasons  why  he  did  so  be  known  to  the  con- 
gregation. 

Mr.  Dunlap  acknowledges  that  he  did  say  that  Mr.  Matson  did  treat 
him  in  an  unchristian  manner,  and  gives,  as  the  reason  why  he  did 
say  so,  that  though  he  had  made  some  concessions,  and  acknowledged 
that  he  had  been  too  rash  with  respect  to  the  baptizing  of  a  certain 
Audley  Rea's  child,  with  which  Mr.  Matson  declared  himself  satisfied ; 
yet  he  still  continued  to  mention  that  piece  of  inadvertence  to  others 
in  such  a  manner  as  had  a  tendency  to  hurt  his  character  as  a  Gospel 
minister.  In  support  of  which  Mr.  Dunlap  produces  the  following 
witnesses. 

Caleb  VVingate,  being  solemnly  called  upon  to  declare  the  truth,  says 
that  Mr.    Matson  told  him  that  Mr.  Norris  informed  Mr.  Dunlap  of 


MINUTES    OF     1HK    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 


Audley  Rea's  drinking  and  swearing  previous  to  his  baptizing  his  child, 
and  that  he  spoke  in  such  a  manner  as  showed  him  to  be  still  dis- 
satisfied, after  acknowledgements  made,  with  which  he  professed 
himself  satisfied;  and  expressed  himself  in  such  a  manner  as  had  a 
tendency  to  hurt  Mr.   Dunlap's  usefulness  as  a  Minister  of  the  (Jospel. 

Isaac  Sterret  being  solemnly  called  upon  to  declare  the  truth,  says 
that  at  a  Raising  at  Mr.  Tate's,  Mr.  Matson  said  that  Mr.  Dunlap  bap- 
tized Audley  Rea's  child,  &  would  not  baptize  others  in  the  like  cir- 
cumstances. He  said  also  that  Mr.  Dunlap  had  confessed  his  fault, 
and  afterwards  denied  it;  that  Mr.  Norris  had  informed  him  of  Audley 
Rea's  character;  that  Mr.  Norris  made  it  appear  at  another  time  that 
he  had  informed  him,  and  that  Mr.  Dunlap  had  nothing  to  say  in  his 
own  defence. 

Mr.  Matson  acknowledges  that  he  told  Mr.  Wingate  and  Mr.  Sterret 
these  things  which  they  have  declared,  and  gives  this  as  his  reason  for 
so  doing,  viz: 

That  he  heard  Mr.  Dunlap  saying  that  he  looked  upon  it  that  he  had 
done  no  wrong  in  baptizing  Audley  Rea's  child  after  he  had  made  the 
forementioned  concessions. 

The  P.  b.y.  after  fully  hearing  both  parties,  with  respect  to  the 
first  charge,  do  judge  that  Mr.  Dunlap  had  sufficient  ground  for  say- 
ing what  he  did;  inasmuch  as  John  Matson,  coming  to  Mr.  Dunlap's  in 
company  with  some  others,  joined  with  them  in  wrangling  with,  and 
treating  him  in  a  very  unbecoming  and  disorderly  manner. 

With  respect  to  the  second  charge  the  P. b.y.  judge  that  Mr. 
Dunlap  was  treated  in  an  unchristian  manner  by  John  Matson ;  and  at 
the  same  time  could  have  wished  that  Mr.  Dunlap  had  been  more 
cautious  in  the  admission  of  Audley  Rea. 

With  respect  to  the  two  last  charges  the  P. b.y.  judge  that  Mr. 
Dunlap  had  sufficient  reason  for  not  ordaining  Mr.  Matson;  inasmuch 
as  it  has  been  made  appear  before  them  that  objections  were  laid  in 
against  him  by  a  member  of  the  congregation;  and  that  he  was  justi 
fiable  in  not  publishing  the  reasons  to  the  congregation. 

Upon  the  whole,  the  P. b.y.  can  not  but  highly  disapprove  of 
Mr.  Matson's  conduct,  especially  at  Mr.  Dunlap's  house,  and  do  judge 
that  he  submit  to  an  admonition  from  the  Moderator. 

To  this  judgement  the  parties  submitted,  and  John  Matson  was  a< 
cordingly  admonished  by  the  Moderator. 

\djourned  to  meet  at  Pidgeon  Creek  the  2d  tuesday  of  March  next, 
at  12  o'clock.      Concluded  with  Prayer. 


MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 


Pidgeon  Creek,  Tuesday,  ye  nth  of  March,  1783. 

The  P.  b.y.  met  according  to  adjournment.  U.  P.  P.  S. ,  the 
Revd.  Messrs.  Joseph  Smith,  John  McMillan,  James  Power,  Thaddeus 
Dodd,  and  James  Dunlap.  Elders,  George  Marquis,  Patrick  McCul- 
louch,  Demas  Lindly,  and  John  Allen. 

The  P.b.y.  was  opened  with  a  sermon  from  John  3.  3,  by  Mr. 
1  Hmlap. 

Adjourned  to  meet  to-morrow  morning  at  9  o'clock.  Concluded 
with  Prayer. 

Wednesday,  ye  12th. 

The  P.b.y.  met  according  to  adjournment.  U.  P.  P.  S.  Q.  S. 
The  Revd.  James  Finley,  a  member  of  the  P.b.y.  of  New-Castle, 
being  present  and  invited,  sits  as  a  corrispondent. 

Ordered  that  the  minutes  of  the  last  session  be  now  read. 

The  Revd.  John  Clark,  formerly  a  member  of  the  New-Castle 
F.b.y.  now  makes  application  to  be  admitted  as  a  member  of  this. 
Upon  his  producing  sufficient  testimonials,  and  a  dismission  from  that 
F.b.y.  is  accordingly  received,  and  takes  his  seat  as  a  member  of 
this.  Ordered  that  the  minutes  of  the  last  meeting  of  P.b.y  be  now 
read. 

Mr.  Dodd's  reasons  for  not  attending  our  last  meeting  are  sustained. 

The  P.b.y.  find  that  the  members  have  punctually  fulfilled  their 
appointments,  except  Mr.  Dunlap  in  one  instance,  whose  reasons  for 
that  omission  are  sustained.     Upon  motion, 

Resolved,  That  Magistrates  belonging  to  our  community  marrying 
any  person  in  a  way  contrary  to  the  prescriptions  of  the  law  respecting 
marriage;  and  all  persons  belonging  to  us  obtaining  marriage,  either 
by  magistrates  or  ministers  contrary  to  the  law,  shall  be  esteemed  cen- 
surable by  this  Church. 

Ordered  that  this,  and  the  minute  of  the  last  meeting  of  P.b.y. 
respecting  marriage,  be  read  by  the  members  in  their  congregations, 
and  in  the  vacancies  under  our  care. 

Mr.  Power  appointed  to  supply  three  Sab.  at  discretion,  both  as  to  time 
and  place. 

Mr.  Dunlap  appointed  to  supply  at  Muddy  Creek  two  Sab.  at  discretion. 

Mr.  Dodd  appointed  to  supply  at  the  S.  fork  of  Ten  Mile  two  Sabbath- 
at  discretion. 

Mr.  Clark  appointed  to  supply  two  Sab.  at  discretion,  both  as  to  time  and 
place. 

As  the  Synod  of  New  York  and  Philadelphia,  taking  into  consider- 
ation the  evil  consequences  of  congregations  suffering  arrearages  to  be 


8  MINUTES   OF    THE    REDSTONE '  PRESBYTERY. 


long  unsettled  between  them  and  their  ministers,  did  enjoin  it  upon 
them  to  produce  a  new  settlement  every  year  to  their  respective  Pres 
byteries;  therefore,  in  obedience  to  this  act  of  Synod,  this  P.b.y. 
does  require  their  several  members,  with  their  respective  congregations, 
to  produce  such  settlements  to  us  at  our  next  meeting;  and  that  the 
congregations  be  prepared  to  answer  such  questions  as  may  be  put  to 
them  respecting  the  diligence  and  care  of  their  Pastors. 

Adjourned  to  meet  at  Mount  Pleasant,  the  3d  tuesday  of  October 
next.     Concluded  with  Prayer. 

Mount  Pleasant,  Tuesday,  ye  21st  of  October,  1783. 

The  P.b.y.  met  according  to  adjournment.  U.  P.  P.  S.,  the 
Revd.  Messrs.  Joseph  Smith,  John  McMillan,  James  Power,  &  James 
Dunlap.  Elders,  John  Johnstone,  William  McComb,  William  Latta. 
and  Robert  Adams.  Absent. — The  Revd.  Messrs.  John  Clark  and 
Thaddeus  Dodd. 

The  P.b.y.  was  opened  with  a  sermon  on  Isa.  63.  1,  by  Mr. 
Smith. 

The  P.b.y.  proceeded  to  the  choice  of  a  Moderator  and  Clerk 
for  the  ensuing  year,  whereupon  Mr.  Smith  was  chosen  Moderator  and 
Mr.  Dunlap  Clerk. 

The  reading  of  the  minutes  of  the  last  meeting  of  P.b.y.  deferred 
till  to-morrow  morning. 

A  supplication  for  supplies  from  Unity  congregation,  also  for  lib- 
erty to  apply  to  Donegal  P.b.y.  for  supplies  was  brought  in  and 
read. 

Applications  for  supplies  were  made  in  behalf  of  Muddy  Creek,  and 
ye  S.  fork  of  Ten  mile. 

Adjourned  to  meet  to-morrow  morning  at  9  o'clock.  Concluded 
with  Prayer. 

Wednesday,  ye  22  J. 

The  P.b.y.  met  according  to  adjournment.      U.  P.  P.  S.  Q.  S. 

Ordered  that  the  minutes  of  the  last  session  be  now  read.  The 
P.b.y.  proceeded  to  make  out  supplies. 

Mr.  Smith  appointed  to  supply  at  Short  Creek  one  Sab.  at  discretion;  the 
3d  Sab.  of  March  at  the  S.  fork  of  ten  mile  ;  one  Sab.  at  discretion,  both  as 
as  to  time  &  place. 

Mr.  McMillan  appointed  to  supply  at  the  S.  fork  of  ten  Mile,  the  3d  Sab. 
of  Novembr ;  at  Muddy  Creek,  the  2d  Sab.  of  January;  at  Unity,  the  y\ 
Sab.  of  March. 

Mr.  Power  appointed  to  supply  at  Unity  one  Sab.  at  discretion  ;  at  George's 
Creek,  the  2d  Sab.  of  March  ;  another  Sab.  at  discretion,  both  as  to  time  and 
place. 


MINUTES    OK    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 


Mr.  Dunlap  appointed  to  supply  at  Unity,  ye  4th  Sab.  of  Novembr;  at  Muddy 
Creek,  the  1st  Sab.  of  March;  at  George's  Creek,  the  1st  Sab.  of  January. 

Mr.  Dodd  appointed  to  supply  at  the  S.  fork  of  ten  Mile,  the  1st  Sab.  of  Feb- 
uary ;  at  Muddy  Creek,  the  3d  Sab.  of  Decembr. 

Mr.  Clark  appointed  to  supply  at  Unity,  the  4th  Sab.  of  March. 

Ordered  to  read  the  minutes  of  the  last  meeting  of  P.b.y.  The 
P.b.y.  find  that  the  members  present  have  fulfilled  their  appoint- 
ments, except  Mr.  Power,  whose  reasons  are  sustained. 

.Mr.  Smith,  agreeable  to  the  requisition  of  P.b.y.  at  their  last 
meeting,  produces  a  settlement  with  the  congregation  of  Cross-Creek, 
whereby  it  appears  that  there  will  be  due  to  him  from  sd  congrega- 
tion, against  the  1st  of  Decembr  next,  the  just  and  full  sum  of  ,£113 
5  s.  3d. 

Upon  enquiry  it  is  found  that  settlements  have  not  been  made  by 
congregations  with  their  respective  Pastors,  according  to  the  require- 
ment made  at  our  last  meeting,  except  between  Mr.  Smith  and  Cross- 
Creek  :  it  is  therefore  enjoined  upon  them  to  have  such  settlements 
made,  and  to  produce  them  at  our  next  meeting.  Upon  enquiry  it  is 
found  that  the  congregations  are  satisfied  with  the  care  and  diligence 
of  their  respective  Pastors. 

A  refference  was  brought  in  from  the  session  of  Mount  Pleasant,  re- 
specting a  complaint  of  George  Latimore  against  Deborah  Ross,  which 
is  as  follows: 

That  Deborah  Ross  had  falsely  reported  that  she  left  her  house  sun- 
dery  times  for  fear  of  him. 

The  P.b.y.  after  duely  considering  sd  complaint,  and  hearing 
all  that  the  parties  had  to  offer,  do  judge  that  sd  complaint  is  without 
any  just  foundation,  inasmuch  as  it  appears  that  George  Latimore 
stands  convicted  of  immodest  behavior  toward  Deborah  Ross,  for 
which  he  ought  to  submit  to  an  admonition  before  the  session,  and 
that,  for  removing  the  scandal,  his  compliance  be  made  known  to  the 
congregation.    To  which  judgment  George  Latimore  refuses  to  submit. 

Adjourned  to  meet  to-morrow  morning  at  8  o'clock.  Concluded 
with  Prayer. 

Thursday,  ye  23d. 
The  P.b.y.  met  according  to  adjournment.      U.  P.  P.  S.  Q.  S. 
Ordered  to  read  the  minutes  of  the  last  session. 
Robert   Hall  appeared    before  P.b.y.   and  exhibited  the    following 
complaint  against  the  session  of  Mount  Pleasant  congregation,  viz: 
To   the    Moderator   and    remanent   members   of   Redstone    P.b.y. 


MINUTES    OK     IHK    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 


now  sitting  at  Mount  Pleasant  meeting-house:  The  complaint  and  ap- 
plication of  Robert  Hall  humbly  shevveth — 

That  whereas  I,  your  complainant,  upon  application  to  the  Revd.  Mr. 
Power  for  a  continuation  of  the  common  privileges  of  a  regular  church- 
member,  have  been  refused  the  same;  and  afterwards  to  several  mem- 
bers of  the  session,  but  was  still  kept  back;  upon  which  I  made  appli- 
cation to  the  Revd.  Moderator  and  other  members  of  the  session  in 
writing,  but  was  still  denied,  without  ever  satisfying  me  with  anything 
that  appeared  like  reason  for  my  being  so  refused. 

1  therefore  your  complainant  do  now  lay  the  case  before  your  Wis- 
doms, that  you  may  judge  whether  I  am  justly  debared  from  prive- 
leges  or  not,  as  I  do  apprehend,  In  either  said  nor  did  anything  that 
might  be  a  bar  in  my  way  in  that  respect. — Therefore,  upon  examina- 
tion into  the  case  your  Wisdoms  will  be  able  to  judge  whether  T  have 
cause  of  complaint  or  not;  unto  whose  judgment  I  do  humbly  appeal. 

ROBERT  HALL. 

The  P.b.y.  after  hearing  both  parties,  do  judge  that  though  Mr. 
Hall  had  ground  of  uneasiness,  inasmuch  as  he  was  realy  a  sufferer ; 
yet  Mr.  Power  was  not  to  be  blamed,  as  it  was  entirely  through  the 
fault  of  the  congregation  that  he  failed  in  performing  his  contract: 
Therefore,  tho'  the  P.b.y.  could  have  wished  that  Mr.  Hall  had 
not  expressed  himself  so  rashly  in  some  instances,  yete  verything  con- 
sidered, we  are  of  opinion  that  he  may  be  admitted  to  church  privi- 
leges without  making  any  particular  concessions. 

Upon  new  light  being  offered,  the  P.b.y.  further  judge  that  Mr. 
Hall  profess  his  sorrow  for  his  using  some  expressions  reflecting  upon 
Mr.  Power's  character. 

To  this  judgment  Mr.  Hall  refuses  to  submit. 

Adjourned  to  meet  at  Buffalo,  the  2d  tuesday  of  April  next.  Con- 
cluded with  Prayer. 

Buffalo,  Tuesday,  April  ye  15th,    1784. 

The  P.b.y.  met  according  to  adjournment.  U.  P.  P.  S.  the 
Revd.  Messrs.  John  Clark,  Joseph  Smith,  John  McMillan,  and  Thad- 
deus  Dodd.  Elders,  James  Dinsmore,  William  Smilie,  and  Daniel 
Extell.    Absent. — The  Revd.  Messrs.  James  Power  and  James  Dunlap. 

The  P.b.y.   was  opened    by  Mr.    Dodd  with  a  sermon  from  John 

9-  35- 

The  Stated  Clerk  being  absent,   Mr.    Dodd   was  chosen  Clerk  pro 

tempore. 

The  minutes  of  the  last  meeting  of  P.b.y.  are  not  come. 


MINI  IKS  OF  l'HE  REDSTONE  PRESBYTERY. 


A  supplication  for  supplies  from  the  congregations  of  Muddy  Creek 
and  the  South  fork  of  ten  mile  was  brought  in  and  read. 

Applications  for  supplies  from  Pittsburgh  and  from  a  vacant  congre- 
gation near  Robertson's  Run. 

Adjourned  to  meet  to-morrow  morning  at  9  o'clock.  Concluded 
with  Prayer. 

Wednesday,  April  ye  i^th. 
The   P.b.y.  met  according  to  adjournment.      U.  P.  P.  S.  Q.  S. 
Ordered  to  read  the  minutes  of  the  last  session. 

The  P.b.y.  proceeded  to  appoint  supplies  to  such  places  as  have 
made  application : 

Mr.  Clark  appointed  to  supply  at  Roben»on:s  Run  the  3d  Sab.  of  July. 

Mr.  Smith  at  Robenson's  Run  the  1st  Sab.  of  May;  at  Pittsburgh  the  4th 
Sab.  of  August. 

Mr.  Dodd  at  Robenson's  Run  the  1st  Sab.  of  July  ;  at  S.  fork  of  ten  mile, 
ye  2d  Sab.  of  May ;  at  Muddy  Creek  the  id  Sab.  of  Septembr. 

Mr.  McMillan  at  Muddy  Creek  ye  1st  Sab.  of  May  ;  at  the  S.  fork  of  ten  mile, 
the  4th  Sab.  of  August ;   and  one  Sab.  at  discretion.  / 

The  P.b.y.  proceeded  to  enquire  with  regard  to  the  several  con- 
gregations settlement  with  their  respective  Ministers. 

Mr.  Clark  produced  accounts  whereby  it  appears  that  there  was  due 
to  him,  on  the  1st  of  Septembr  last,  from  the  easterin  division  of 
Peter's  Creek  congregation,  the  just  and  full  sum  of  ^40  3s.  g%d\ 
and  from  the  westerin  division,  on  the  1st  of  October  last,  ^18  14s. 
9^d. 

Mr.  McMillan  produced  accounts  whereby  it  appears  that  there  was 
due  to  him,  from  Chartier's  congregation,  of  his  last  year's  stipends, 
on  the  1  st  of  Febuary  last,  the  just  and  full  sum  of  ,£42  7s.  6d.  ; 
and  from  Pidgeon  Creek  congregation,  ^40  17s.  3d.  of  the  last 
year's  stipends,  which  became  due  Novembr  ye  1st,  1783.  The  three 
preceeding  years  remain  unsettled  in  both  congregations. 

Mr.  Smith  produced  a  settlement  between  him  and  the  congrega- 
tion of  Buffalo,  whereby  it  appears  that  there  was  due  to  him  from 
sd  congregation,   on  the   1st  of  Decern br  last,  the  just  and  full  sum 

Henery  Taylor  brought  in  an  appeal  from  the  judgment  of  the  ses- 
sion of  Chartiers  congregation,  with  respect  to  his  having  and 
encouraging   a   promiscuous  dance   at  his  house. 

The  P.b.y.  after  hearing  both  parties,  upon  mature  deliberation, 
considering  the  smallness  of  the  number  present  and  the  importance 


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of    the   case,    defer   the   descession    of    it   to   the    next   meeting    of 
P.b.y. 

Adjourned  to  meet  at  Chartiers  the  y\  tuesday  of  October  next. 
Concluded  with  Prayer. 

Chartiers,  Octobrthe  igthy  1784. 

The  P.b.y.  met  according  to  adjournment.  U.  P.  P.  S. ,  the 
Revd.  Messrs.  John  McMillan,  James  Power,  and  Thaddeus  Dodd. 
Riders.  Joseph  Coe,  and  James  Bradford.  Absent. — The  Revd. 
Messrs.    John   Clark,   Joseph   Smith,    and  James   Dunlap. 

The  Revd.  Mr.  James  Finley  having  been  regularly  dismissed  from 
his  former  charge,  and  accepted  a  call  from  two  societies  in  the  forks 
of  Youghiqgeny,  with  the  approbation  of  this  P.b.y.  although  he 
has  not  yet  received  a  dismission  from  New-Castle  P.b.y.  yet,  being 
present  and  invited,  sits  as  a  corrispondent. 

The  P.b.y.  was  opened  with  a  sermon  on  Romans  7.  9,  by  Mr. 
Finley. 

Mr.  Dodd  was  chosen  Moderator,  and  Mr.  McMillan  Clerk  for  the 
ensuing  year. 

Supplications  for  supplies  from  Pike  Run,  Horseshoe  bottom,  and 
places  adjoining,  and  from  Pittsburgh  and  the  Bullock-pens  were 
brought  in  and  read. 

Applications  were  made  for  supplies  from  Long  run,  Brush  run, 
Robenson's  run,  and  Stony  Creek  Glades. 

Adjourned  to  meet  to-morrow  morning  at  9  o'clock.  Concluded 
with  Prayer. 

Wednesday. 

The  P.b.y.  met  according  to  adjournment.  U.  P.  P.  S.  Q.  S. 
John  Perry,  Mr.  Power's  Elder,  is  now  come ;  his  reasons  for  not 
coming  sooner  are  sustained. 

Ordered  to  read  the  minutes  of  the  last  session. 

Ordered  to  read  the  minutes  of  the  last  meeting  of  P.b.y. 

Mr.  Power's  reasons  for  not  attending  our  last  meeting  are  sustained. 

The  minutes  of  our  last  fall's  sessions  are  now  come. 

The  members  present  have  fulfilled  their  appointments,  except  Mr. 
Dodd  and  Mr.  McMillan,  in  one  instance  each,  for  which  their  reasons 
are  sustained. 

Ordered  that  Mr.  McMillan  and  his  congregations  produce  a  settle- 
ment for  all  past  time,  at  our  next  spring  meeting,  and  that  they  no 
longer  defer  it;  also,  that  this  minute  be  read  to  the  congregations. 

Henery  Taylor  being  necessarily  absent,  the  consideration  of  his 
appeal  is  deferred  till  our  next  meeting. 


MINI    lis    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY.  13 

Ordered  that  the  minutes  of  our  last  fall  sessions  be  now  read. 

Mr.  Dodd's  reasons  for  being  absent  from  our  last  fall  sessions  are 
sustained. 

Mr.  Power's  reasons  for  not  fulfilling  his  appointment  at  George's 
Creek  are  sustained. 

A  supplication  from  Short  Creek  and  Wheeling  for  supplies  was 
brought  in  and  read. 

Mr.  Finley  appointed  to  supply  at  Long  Run  the  3d  Sab.  of  Novembr ; 
at  George's  Creek,  ye  2d  Sab.  of  Febuary  ;  at  Parkenson's  Mill,  the  4th  Sab. 
of  March. 

Mr.  Power  appointed  to  supply  at  fort  Pitt,  ye  5th  Sab.  of  October ;  at 
George's  Creek,  the  1st  Sab.  of  Decembr;  at  Long  Run,  the  3d  Sab.  of 
March. 

Mr.  Dodd  appointed  to  supply  at  Short  Creek,  the  3d  Sab.  of  Novem- 
br;  at  Muddy  Creek,  the  1st  Sab.  of  January;  at  Robenson's  Run,  the  3d 
Sab.  of  March. 

Mr.  Smith  at  Robenson's  Run,  the  1st  Sab.  of  Decembr  ;  at  Short  Creek,  the 
1st  Sab.  of  March  ;    at  Pittsburgh,  one  day  at  discretion. 

Mr.  Clark  at  Robenson's  Run,  the  4th  Sab.  of  Novembr ;  at  the  Bullock- 
pens,  ye  4th  Sab.  of  March  ;    one  day  at  discretion  both  as  to  time  and   place. 

Mr.  McMillan  at  Pike-run,  the  1st  Sab.  of  Decembr;  at  Robenson's  Run, 
the  1st  Sab.  of  March  ;    at  Jackson's  fort,  the  1st  Sab.  of  April. 

The  P.b.y.  being  informed  that  one  hundered  and  sixty  Bibles, 
purchased  by  the  Synod  for  the  use  of  the  poor  within  the  bounds 
of  this  P.b.y.  were  brought  up  by  Dr.  Ewen,  and  left. at  several 
places.  The  P.b.y.  order  that  those  in  Mr.  Power's  hands,  viz  : 
forty-three,  be  distributed  (by)  him  and  Mr.  Finley  in  the  best  manner 
they  can.  That  Col.  McClane  be  instructed  to  send  the  greater  part 
of  those  in  his  hands  to  Mr.  McMillan ;  and  that  Mr.  Dodd  make  en- 
quiry concerning  those  in  Col.  McCleary's  hands. 

Adjourned  to  meet  at  the  upper  meeting-house,  in  the  forks,  the 
4th  Tuesday  of  January  next.     Concluded  with  Prayer. 

January  ye  25//;,  1785. 

The  P.b.y.  met  according  to  adjournment,  at  the  upper  meeting- 
house, in  the  forks.  U.  P.  P.  S. ,  the  Revd.  Messrs.  John  Clark, 
John  McMillan,  and  James  Power.  Elders,  John  Rob,  Hugh  Mar- 
tin, and  Alexander  Mitchel.  Absent.  —  The  Revd.  Messrs.  Joseph 
Smith,  Thaddeus  Dodd,  and  James  Dunlap. 

The  Revd.  James  Finley,  a  member  of  New-Castle  P.b.y.  being 
present  and  invited,  sits  as  a  corrispondent. 

The   P.b.y.  was  opened  with  a  sermon   from  J  oh.   5.  40,  by  Mr. 


14  MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 

Clark.     The  stated  Moderator  being  absent,   Mr.   Clark  was  chosen 
Moderator  pro  tempore. 

Ordered  to  read  the  minutes  of  the  last  sessions  of  P.b.y. 

Mr.  Clark's  reasons  for  being  absent  from  our  last  meeting  are  sus- 
tained. 

Henery  Taylor  is  not  yet  come,  and  in  case  he  should  not  come  during 
the  present  sessions,  the  Clerk  is  ordered  to  inform  him  of  the  next 
meeting  of  P.b.y.  and  desire  him  to  attend. 

Adjourned  to  meet  to-morrow  morning  at  10  o'clock.  Concluded 
with  Prayer. 

Wednesday,  ye  26th  of  Jan. 

The  P.b.y.  met,  according  to  adjournment.     U.  P.  P.  S.  Q.  S. 

Ordered  to  read  the  minutes  of  the  last  session. 

The  P.b.y.  understanding  that  Unity  congregation  is  in  consider- 
able arrearages  to  Mr.  Power,  and  also  that  they  expect  shortly  to 
be  supplied  with  a  stated  Pastor,  do  therefore  order  Mr.  Finley  to 
write  to  the  session  of  that  congregation  and  inform  them  that  -a  set- 
tlement with  Mr.  Power  must  be  produced  at  our  meeting,  in  order  to 
prevent  disagreeable  consequences. 

Ordered  that  Mr.  Power  and  his  congregations  produce  a  settlement 
for  all  past  time,  at  our  next  spring  meeting  ;  and  that  this  order  be 
made  known  to  the  Congregations. 

x\djourned  to  meet  at  the  lower  meeting-house,  in  the  forks,  the 
3d  tuesday  of  April  next.      Concluded  with  Prayer. 

Tuesday,  April  ye  igtA,  1785. 

The  P.b.y.  met  according  to  adjournment,  at  the  lower  meeting- 
house, in  the  forks.  U.  P.  P.  S. ,  the  Revd.  Messrs.  John  Mc- 
Millan, James  Power,  and  Thaddeus  Dodd.  Elders,  Josiah  Scott. 
John  Giffen,  William  McFarlin.  Absent. — The  Revd.  Messrs.  John 
Clark,  Joseph  Smith,  and  James  Dunlap. 

The  P.b.y.  was  opened  with  a  sermon  from  Matt.  9.  12,  by  Mr. 
Power. 

The  reading  of  the  minutes  of  our  last  fall  and  winter's  meeting  of 
P.b.y.  deferred  till  to-morrow  morning. 

The  P.b.y.  proceeded  to  take  in  supplications  for  supplies. 

A  supplication  for  supplies  from  Donegal  congregation  was  brought 
in  and  read. 

Adjourned  to  meet  to-morrow  morning  at  9  o'clock.  Concluded 
with  prayer. 


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Wednesday,  April  ye  20th. 

The  Presbytery  met  according  to  adjournment.      U.  P.  P.  S.  Q.  S. 

Ordered  to  read  the  minutes  of  the  last  session. 

Supplications  for  supplies  from  Pitt's  Township,  and  Mill  Creek  were 
brought  in  and  read. 

Applications  were  made  for  supplies  from  Muddy  Creek,  the  S. 
fork  of  ten  mile,  Pike  Run,  the  horseshoe  bottom,  Racoon,  Man- 
ture's  rnn,  and  Short  Creek. 

Mr.  McMillan  produces  a  settlement  whereby  it  appears  that  the 
ballance  due  to  him,  from  the  congregation  of  Chartiers,  is  ^107  16s. 
4d.,  which  became  due  Febuary  ye  1st,  1785  ;  and  from  the  congre. 
gation  of  Pidgeon  Creek,  ^91  9s.  3d.,  which  became  due  Novembr 
the  1st,  1784. 

Mr.  Power's  reasons  for  not  fulfilling  his  appointments  at  fort  Pitt 
and  Long-run  are  sustained.  Mr.  Dodd's  reasons  for  not  attending 
our  last  meeting  are  sustained. 

Mr..  Power  produces  settlements  between  him  and  his  congregations, 
whereby  it  appears  that  the  ballance  due  from  the  congregation  of 
Mount  Pleasant,  by  the  1st  of  May  next,  is  ^90  15s.  7d.  ;  and  from 
the  congregation  of  Sweekly,  by  the  first  of  May  next,  ,£84  is.  o. 

Upon  enquiry,  it  is  found  that  the  congregations  are  satisfied  with 
the  diligence  and  care  of  their  respective  Pastors. 

Mr.  Finley  appointed  to  supply  at  Long-run,  the  4th  Snh.  of  June  ;  at  Park- 
enson's  mill,  one  day  at  discretion. 

Mr.  Smith  appointed  to  supply  at  Short-Creek,  ye  4th  Sab.  of  June  ;  at  Rob- 
enson's  run,  the  1st  Sab.  of  Septembr ;  one  day  at  discretion,  both  as  to  time 
and  place. 

Mr.  Power  appointed  to  supply  at  Donegal,  the  2d  Sab.  of  May  ;  one  day  at 
discretion,  both  as  to  time  and  place. 

Mr.  Dodd  appointed  to  supply  at  the  S.  fork  of  ten  mile,  ye  4th  Sab.  of 
August. 

Mr.  Dunlap  at  Muddy  Creek,  ye  1st  Sab.  of  June  ;  at  George's  Creek,  the  4th 
Sab.  of  July. 

Mr.  McMillan  at  Pike-run,  ye  1st  Sab.  of  July  :  at  Brush-run,  ye  4th  Sah. 
of  August  ;    at   Mantures,    ye   5th    Sab.   of   July. 

Henery  Taylor  appeared  for  the  prosecution  of  his  appeal,  but  a 
sufficient  number  of  members  not  being  present  to  issue  the  matter, 
the  consideration  thereof  is  deferred  till  our  next  meeting. 

Adjourned  to  meet  at  Pidgeon  Creek,  the  3d  Tuesday  of  June 
next.     Concluded  with  Prayer. 


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Pidgeon  Creek,  Tuesday,  j»v  21st  of  June,  1785. 

The  P.b.y.  met,  according  to  adjournment.  U.  P.  P.  S.  The  Revd. 
Messrs.  John  Clark,  Joseph  Smith,  John  McMillan,  James  Power, 
James  Dunlap.  Elders,  James  Brice,  James  Edgar,  Patrick  McCul- 
louch,  Samuel  Sorrels,  Robert  Adams.  Absent. — The  Rev.  Thaddeus 
Dodd. 

The  P.b.y.  was  opened  with  a  sermon  on  Heb.  12.  24,  by  Mr. 
Finley. 

The  Stated  Moderator  being  absent,  Mr.  Dunlap  was  chosen  Mod- 
erator pro  tempore. 

The  Revd.  Mr.  James  Finley,  formerly  a  member  of  the  New  Cas- 
tle P.b.y.  having  accepted  a  Call  in  our  bounds,  now  applies  to  be 
admitted  a  member  of  this  P.b.y.  And  upon  producing  sufficient 
testimonials,  and  a  dismission  from  that  P.b.y.  is  accordingly  re- 
ceived and  takes  his  seat  as  a  member  with  us.  His  Elder  is  John 
Gaston. 

Ordered    to  read   the   minutes  of  the  last  meeting  of   P.b.y. 

Mr.  Clark's  reasons  for  not  attending  our  last  meeting  are  sustained. 

Mr.  Smith's  &  Mr.  Dunlap's  reasons  for  not  attending  our  three 
last  meetings  are  sustained. 

Mr.  Clark  appointed  to  supply  at  Racoon  the  2d  Sab.  of  July ;  at  Pitt's 
township  ye  2d  Sab.  of  September. 

Adjourned  to  meet  to-morrow  morning  at  9  o'clock.  Concluded 
with  Prayer. 

Wednesday,  June  ye  22d. 

The  P.b.y.  met  according  to  adjournment.  U.  P.  P.  S.  Q.  S.  ex. 
cept  John  Gaston,  who  had  leave  of  absence. 

Ordered  to  read  the  minutes  of  the  last  session. 

Henery  Taylor  being  come,  the  P.b.y.  proceeded  to  hear  the  rea- 
sons of  his  appeal. 

The  P.b.y.  having  heard  what  each  party  had  to  say,  and  ma- 
turely deliberating  on  the  whole,  conclude :  That  altho'  Henery 
Taylor  denies  that  the  charge  against  him  was  proved,  or  that  ever  he 
had  confessed  that  he  had  done  what  he  was  charged  with ;  and  altho' 
the  session,  through  inadvertency,  we  suppose,  neglected  to  set  down 
his  acknowledgment  to  Mr.  McMillan,  which  we  have  now  heard, 
viz:  that  he,  sd  Taylor,  had  directed  and  assisted  the  company  in 
going  through  a  reel  in  dancing,  which  he  supposed  they  had  gone 
wrong  in;  yet  we  think  that  the  evidence  of  John  Riddle,  now  offered  to 
us  by  Mr.  Taylor,  viz :  that  Mr.  Taylor,  at  the  request  of  the  company, 


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had  allowed  them  an  hour  to  recreate  themselves  in  dancing ;  together 
with  the  testimony  of  some  members  of  P.b.y.  who  had  heard  him 
acknowledge  the  same  at  a  former  meeting,  gives  us  sufficient  rea- 
son to  conclude  that  he  did  give  such  a  relation  to  Mr.  McMillan, 
and  did  countenance  and  approve  of  promiscuous  dancing,  which  was 
greatly  aggravated  in  him  by  the  circumstances  mentioned  in  the  minutes 
of  the  session,  and  some  other  things  in  the  congregation  ;  and  did 
carry  the  appearance  of  being  done  in  contempt; 

Therefore,  as  promiscuous  dancing  is  condemned  by  the  body  of  the 
Godly  and  Judicious  in  all  ages,  as  well  as  by  our  own  standards,  and 
is  generally  attended  with  bad  effects,  we  can  not  think  that  the  Session 
were  too  rigorous  in  their  judgment;  and,  therefore,  with  them  must 
conclude  that  Mr.  Taylor,  in  order  to  admission  to  church  privileges, 
ought  to  acknowledge  his  fault  before  this  P.b.y.  or  before  the  Ses- 
sion of  the  congregation  to  which  he  belongs,  and  be  admonished 
to  more  circumspection  for  the  future ;  and  that  this,  his  acknowledg- 
ment, should  be  signified  to  the  congregation  by  Mr.  McMillan. 

Finally,  as  Mr.  Taylor  declares  that  he  did  not  act  in  the  above 
affair  out  of  contempt,  we  think  that  his  declaration  ought  to  be 
received  as  candid  and  true.  From  this  judgment  Mr.  Taylor  reserves 
a  liberty  of  appealing  to  Synod,  if,  upon  deliberation,  he  shall  think 
proper. 

If  he  does  appeal,  the  Clerk  is  ordered  to  furnish  him  with  a  coppy 
of  the  above  judgment,  upon  his  producing  the  reasons  of  his  appeal. 

Adjourned  to  meet  to-morrow  morning  at  8  o'clock.  Concluded 
with  Prayer. 

Thursday,  June  yc  23d. 

The  P.b.y  met  according  to  adjournment     U.  P.  P.  S.  Q.  S. 

Ordered  to  read  the  minutes  of  the  last  session. 

The  P.b.y  finding  that  many  difficulties  arise  from  marriages  cel- 
ebrated by  Mr.  Hughy  and  such  Persons  who  have  no  authority, 
either  civil  or  ecclisiastic  for  so  doing ;  do  therefore  judge  that  such 
marriages  be  discountenanced,  and  people  cautioned  against  them  as 
unlawful. 

The  P.b.y  taking  into  serious  consideration  the  unspeakable  good- 
ness of  God  in  planting  his  Church  in  this,  not  long  since,  an  howling 
wilderness,  the  habitation  of  savages ;  in  accompanying  his  ordinances 
with  the  almighty  influences  of  his  holy  spirit;  and  considering  also 
the  great  danger  we  are  in  of  provoking  God  to  with-hold  those  gra- 
cious influences,  and  that  multitudes  are  still  careless  and  hardening 
under   the   means:    do   therefore    think    it   their   incumbant   duty   to 


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appoint  a  day  of  fasting  and  prayer  to  be  observed  in  their  re- 
spective congregations  to  implore  a  more  plentiful  out-pouring  of 
divine  influences  upon  the  Church  in  general,  and  upon  his  infant 
church  in  this  land  in  particular;  &  at  the  same  time  to  acknowledge 
with  gratitude  the  many  mercies  both  special  and  common  conferred 
upon  us. 

We  do  therefore  appoint  the  first  thursday  of  Septembr  next  to  be 
observed  for  the  above  purposes. 

Adjourned  to  meet  at  Peter's  creek  the  3d  tuesday  of  October  next. 
Concluded  with  Prayer. 

Peter's  Creek  Tuesday  ye  \Zth  of  October,  1785. 
The  P.b.y  met  according  to  adjournment  U.  P.  P.  S.  the  Revd. 
Messrs.  John  Clark,  James  Finley,  John  McMillan,  James  Power  and 
Thaddeus  Dodd.  Elders,  George  Sheilds,  /Eneus  McCallester, 
William  Smilie,  John  Hopkins  and  Jacob  Cook.  Absent  the  Revd. 
Messrs.  Joseph  Smith  and  James  Dunlap. 

The  P.b.y  was  opened  with  a  sermon  on  Phil.  1.  21.  by  Mr.  Mc- 
Millan. 

The  P.b.y  proceeded  to  the  choice  of  a  Moderator  and  Clerk  for 
the  ensuing  year,  whereupon  Mr.  Clark  was  chosen  Moderator,  and 
Mr.  Finley  Clerk. 

Mr.  Smith  is  now  come,  his  reasons  for  not  coming  sooner  are  sus- 
tained. 

Ordered  that  the  minutes  of  the  Last  Spring's  meeting  of  P.b.y  re- 
specting supplies  be  now  read. 

The  members  present  have  fulfilled  their  appointments. 
Ordered  that  the  minutes  of  the  last  meeting  of  P.b.y  be  now  read. 
Mr.  Dodd's  reasons  for  not  attending  our  last  meeting  are  sustained. 
Adjourned  to  meet  to-morrow  morning  at  9  o'clock.     Concluded 
with  Prayer. 

Wednesday  Octobr ye  iglh. 
The  P.b.y  met  according  to  adjournment     U.  P.  P.  S.  Q.  S. 
Ordered  to  read  the  minutes  of  the  last  session. 
Su] (plications  for  supplies  from   Mill  Creek,   George's  Creek,  the 
three    Ridges,    Racoon,    King's    Creek,    and   forks  of    Cheat,    were 
brought  in  and  read. 

Applications  for   supplies   were  made  from    Donnegal,    Mantures, 
Long-run,  and  Short  Creek. 

The  Revd.  Mr.  James  Grier,  a  member  of  the  1st  P.b.y  of  Philadel- 
phia being  present  and  invited  sits  as^a  corrispondent. 

.  Kneas    McCalister  and  John    Hopkins  having  represented  to  this 


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P.b.y  that  Mr.  Barr  a  member  of  New-Castle  P.b.y,  during  his 
preaching  in  those  parts,  appeared  to  neglect  the  measures  ordinarily 
taken  in  the  admission  of  persons  to  baptism,  and  in  the  administra- 
tion of  that  ordinance,  and  desired  to  know  whether  we  did  approve 
of  such  measures ;  viz:  the  omitting  the  confession  of  Faith  in  Bap- 
tism, as  in  the  case  of  one  Meek;  and  baptizing  privately  when  it 
might  be  done  more  publicly  as  in  the  case  of  one  Gilkeson,  and  bap. 
tizing  for  persons  without  proper  enquiry  into  their  moral  character,  as 
in  the  foregoing  instances  and  some  others.  The  P.b.y  are  fully 
satisfied  that  the  measures  they  have  observed  are  just  and  necessary, 
and  agree  that  further  encpiiry  be  made  into  the  supposed  irregular  con- 
duct of  Mr.  Barr. 

Mr.  Dunlap  is  now  come,  his  reasons  for  not  coming  sooner  are 
sustained.      His  Elder  is  Charles  McClane. 

Mr.  Finley  appointed  to  supply  at  the  three  Ridges  the  last  Sab.  of  Novembr; 
at  George's  Creek  the  2d  Sab.  of  Febuary  ;  one  Sab.  at  discretion  at  the  head 
of  Tortle  Creek. 

Mr.  Clark  at  Long-run  ye  1st  Sab.  of  Novembr;  at  Mantures-run  ye  2d  Sab. 
of  Decembr ;  at  the  head  of  Tortle  Creek  ye  1st  Sab.  of  April. 

Mr.  Smith  at  Long-run  the  last  Sab.  of  Novembr;  at  Mill  Creek  ye  1st  Sab. 
of  Decembr  ;  another  Sab.  at  discretion. 

Mr.  McMillan  at  Racoon  the  last  Sab.  of  Octobr ;  at  Pike-run  ye  2d  Sab.  of 
Decembr ;  at  Mill  Creek  the  4th  Sab.  of  March. 

Mr.  Power  at  Donnegal  one  Sab.  in  Novembr;  one  in  March  at  discretion  ; 
and  one  Sab.  at  John  Guttery's  on  the  Beaver  Dam  at  discretion. 

Mr.  Dodd  at  King's  Creek  ye  1st  Sab.  of  Novembr;  at  the  three  Ridges  ye 
3d  Sab.  of  Febuary  ;  at  the  forks  of  Wheeling  the  2d  Sab.  of  April. 

Mr.  Dunlap  at  George's  Creek  the  3d  Sab.  of  Novembr ;  at  the  forks  of  Cheat 
the  last  Sab.  of  Febuary;  at  Mantures-run  the  1st  Sab.  of  April. 

Mr.  Clark,  Mr.  Smith,  and  Mr.  McMillan  are  appointed  as  a  Com- 
mute to  examine  and  receive,  if  their  way  be  clear,  and  make  ap- 
pointments for  such  ministers  and  candidates  as  may  come  into  our 
bounds  before  the  next  meeting  of  P.b.y. 

Mr.  Finley  is  appointed  to  preach  in  Mr.  Dunlap' s  congregation  as 
soon  as  convenient,  and  use  his  best  endavours  to  promote  a  settle- 
ment between  him  and  his  people  for  the  relief  of  Mr.  Dunlap  in  his 
present  difficult  circumstances. 

Adjourned  to  meet  at  Pigeon  Creek,  the  3d  tuesday  of  December 
next.      Concluded  with  Prayer. 

Pidgeon  Creek  Decembr  ye  20///,   1785. 
The   P.b.y  met   according    to    adjournment       U.    P.    P.    S.       the 
Revd.  Messrs.  James  Finley.   John  Clark.   Joseph  Smith,   John   Mc 


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Millan,  Thaddeus  Dodd,  and  James  Dunlap.  Elders,  Patrick  Scott, 
Joseph  Patterson,  Stephen  Cook,  and  James  Dinsmore.  Absent 
the  Revd.  Mr.  James  Power. 

The  P.b.y  was  opened  by  Mr.  Addison  a  Candidate  from  Scotland 
with  a  sermon  from  Rom.  5.  10. 

Ordered  to  read  the  minutes  of  the  last  meeting  of  P.b.y. 

The  Comittee  appointed  to  examine  and  appoint  such  ministers 
and  Candidates  as  may  come  into  our  bounds  is  continued. 

Mr.  Finley  fulfilled  his  appointment  at  Mr.   Dunlap's  congregation. 

Mr  Dunlap  produces  a  settlement  with  Delap's  Creek  congregation 
whereby  it  appears  that  there  is  due  to  him  from  that  congregation  on 
the  1  st  of  Septembr  last  the  sum  of  ^93  6.  2. 

Adjourned  to  meet  to-morrow  morning  at  9  o'clock.  Concluded 
with  Prayer. 

Wednesday  ye  2 1st  of  Decembr. 

The  P.b.y  met  according  to  adjournment     U.  P.  P.  S.  Q.  S. 

Mr.  Alexander  Addison  a  Licensed  Candidate  from  the  P.b.y  of 
Aberlour  in  Scotland,  having  produced  a  copy  of  his  Licensure  and  a 
certificate  of  his  good  deportment  from  sd.  P.b.y,  and  having  also 
applied  to  this  P.b.y  to  be  taken  under  our  care;  the  P.b.y  pro- 
ceeded to  make  some  enquiries  at  him  in  order  to  their  having  clear- 
ness for  sd.  purpose ;  but  after  conversing  with  him  at  some  length  did 
not  obtain  the  satisfaction  desired,  and  therefore  cannot  agree  to  re- 
ceive him  as  a  Candidate  under  their  care  without  some  limitation :  yet 
as  some  things  appear  very  agreeable  in  Mr.  Addison,  they  are  not 
without  hopes  of  obtaining  such  satisfaction,  and  therefore  permit  him 
to  preach  in  our  bounds  untill  the  next  meeting  of  P.  b.  y. 

Application  was  made  from  the  town  of  Washington  for  the  stated 
labours  of  Mr.  Addison  untill  our  next  meeting;  and  also  for  a  mem- 
ber to  moderate  in  drawing  up  a  Call  for  him. 

The  P.b.y  agree  that  Mr.  Addison's  labours  be  allowed  statedly 
to  the  town  of  Washington  untill  our  next  meeting  ;  but  as  the  modera- 
ting in  drawing  up  a  Call  does  not  appear  consistent  with  a  minute  of 
Synod  on  this  subject,  we  cannot  at  present  make  the  appointment. 

Mr.  Barr  a  member  of  the  P.b.y  of  New-Castle  being  present  in- 
formed us  that  a  Call  had  been  drawn  up  for  him  by  the  united  con- 
gregations of  Pittsburgh  and  Pitts-township  under  the  inspection  of 
Mr.  Finley;  and  yt  upon  this  Call's  being  presented  to  him,  he  de- 
clared his  acceptance  thereof  upon  condition  that  this  P.b.y  approve 
thereof. 

We  do  approve  thereof,  provided  Mr.  Barr  becomes  a  member  of 
this  P.b.y. 


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Adjourned  to  meet  at  the  upper  meeting-house  in  the  forks  of  Yough 
the  3d  tuesday  of  April  next.      Concluded  with  Prayer. 

Rehoboth  Tuesday  April  ye  18I/1,  1786. 

The  P.b.y  met  according  to  adjournment  U.  P.  P.  S.  the  Revd. 
Messrs.  James  Finley,  John  Clark,  John  McMillan,  and  James  Power. 

Elders,  Alexander  McClure,  Edward  Cook,  Thomas  Brecken.  Absent 
the  Revd.  Messrs.  Joseph  Smith,  Thaddeus  Dodd,  &  James  Dunlap. 

The  P.b.y  was  opened  by  Mr.  McMillan  with  a  sermon  on  Psal. 
71.  16. 

Ordered  to  read  the  minutes  of  the  last  meeting  of  P.b.y. 

Mr.  Power's  reasons  of  absence  from  our  last  meeting  are  sustained. 

The  Comittee  for  the  examination  of  such  ministers  or  Candidates, 
as  may  come  into  our  bounds  continued. 

Mr.  Smith  is  now  come,  his  reasons  for  not  coming  sooner  are  sus- 
tained :  his  Elder  is  Joseph  Patterson. 

Supplication  for  supplies  from  the  forks  of  Cheat,  Georges  Creek, 
Long  run  &  Donegal  were  brought  in  and  read. 

Mr.  Clark  produced  a  settlement  with  Bethel  congregation  whereby 
it  appears  that  they  have  cleared  off  what  was  due  to  him  the  first  of 
October  last. 

He  also  produced  a  settlement  with  Lebanon  congregation  whereby 
it  appears  that  there  was  due  to  him  from  that  congregation  the  first 
of  Septembr  last,  and  still  is  due  the  just  and  full  sum  of  ^114.00.2. 

Mr.  McMillan  produced  settlements  with  his  congregations  whereby 
it  appears  that  there  remains  due  to  him  from  Chartiers  the  sum  of 
jQi  18. 1 1.8  which  became  due  the  1st  of  Febuary  last.  And  from 
Pidgeon  Creek  ^88.12.8  which  became  due  the  1st  of  November  last. 

Mr.  Smith  produced  a  settlement  with  Buffalo  congregation  whereby 
it  appears  that  there  was  due  to  him  from  sd.  congregation  the  first  of 
the  present  mounth  ^66.8.8. 

Mr.  Finley  reports  that  his  congregations  have  paid  off  what  was 
due  to  him  at  the  1st  of  Novembr  1784. 

Application  for  supplies  was  made  from  King's  Creek  and  Mill 
Creek. 

Adjourned  to  meet  to-morrow  at  9  o'clock.    Concluded  with  Prayer. 

Wednesday  ye  iglli  of  April 
The  P.b.y  met  according  to  adjournment     U.  P.  P.  S.  Q.  S. 
Mr.   Dunlap  is  now  come,   his  not  coming  sooner  excused.     His 
Elder  is  Samuel  Finley. 

John  Perry,  Mr.  Power's  Elder  is  now  come. 


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Ordered  that  the  minutes  of  the  last  session  be  now  read. 

Mr.  Power  produced  settlements  whereby  it  appears  that  there  will 
be  due  to  him  at  the  ist  of  May  next  from  the  congregation  of  Mount 
Pleasant  the  just  and  full  sum  of  ^112.11.7. 

And  from  S weekly  congregation  the  just  and  full  sum  of£  100. 16.  n 

Mr.  I  hinlap  produced  a  settlement  with  the  congregation  of  Laurel 
Hill  whereby  it  appears  that  there  is  due  to  him  from  sd.  congregation 
the  sum  of  £$  1.  12.  ro. 

Upon  enquiry  it  is  found  that  the  congregations  are  satisfied  with 
the  diligence  and  care  of  their  respective  Pastors. 

A  supplication  for  supplies  from  Unity  was  brought  in  and  read. 

The  P.b.y  having  formerly  urged  this  congregation  to  settle  with 
Mr.  Power  for  the  time  of  his  labours  among  them,  and  as  they  have 
given  us  no  notice  of  their  compliance,  the  P.b.y  deem  it  improper  to 
appoint  them  supplies  until]  they  give  satisfaction  with  regard  to  such 
settlement. 

A  supplication  for  supplies  from  Wheeling  was  brought  in  and  read. 

The  members  present  have  fulfilled  their  appointments  except  Mr. 
Finley  and  Mr.  Dunlap  in  one  instance  each,  for  which  their  reasons 
are  sustained. 

Mr  Clark  is  appointed  to  supply  at  Long-run  ye  Ist  Sab.  of  May;  at  Mant- 
ures-run  ye  2d  Sab.  of  July ;  at  Potato  garden  ye  4th  Sab.  of  August. 

Mr.  Smith  at  Mill  Creek  ye  3d  Sab.  of  June ;  at  Short  Creek  ye  4th  Sab.  of 
July  ;  at  King's  Creek  one  Sab.  at  discretion. 

Mr.  Dodd  at  the  forks  of  Wheeling  ye  2d  Sab.  of  June  ;  at  Georges  Creek  ye 
3d  Sab.  of  August ;  at  the  forks  of  Cheat  ye  1st  Sab.  of  Octobr. 

Mr.  Power  at  Donegal  the  4th  Sab.  of  May ;  at  the  heads  of  Turtle  Creek  ye 
4th  Sab.  of  July  ;  at  Donegal  one  Sab.  at  discretion. 

Messrs  Finley  and  Dunlap  each  of  them  one  Sab.  at  discretion. 

Upon  a  new  application  from  the  Congregation  of  the  town  of  Wash- 
ington the  P.b.y  agree  that  Mr.  Addison  continue  to  preach  at  sd. 
place  until]  the  meeting  of  Synod. 

Mr.  McMillan  appointed  to  supply  at  Long-run  the  4th  Sab.  of  June;  a 
King's  Creek  ye  ist  Sab.  of  August ;  at  Pike-run  one  Sab.  at  discretion. 

The  P.b.y  being  sufficiently  informed  that  the  congregation  oi 
Sweekly  have  been  divided  in  their  sentiments  respecting  the  place 
of  public  worship;  that  one  party  has  determined  to  build  at  a  place 
remote  from  the  place  fust  agreed  upon,  the  other  determined  not  to 
join  with  them,  by  which  Mr.  Power  is  quite  imbarrassed  and  refers 
to  the  P.b.y  to  judge  what  his  future  conduct  should  be. 

The  P.b.y  after  considering  the  matter  resolve  that  unless  sd.    con" 


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grcgation  do  alter  their  proceedings,  Mr.  Power  cannot  continue  with 
them  as  formerly,  and  that  therefore  he  call  them  together,  and  inform 
them  hereof.  The  P.b.y  do  also  judge  that  unless  they  agree  to  join 
together  the  union  between  him  and  them  should  continue  no  longer 
than  until]  the  first  of  May  next ;  but  that  he,  after  that,  should  be  at 
liberty  to  accept  of  an  offer  from  any  other  quarter. 

Adjourned  to  meet  to-morrow  morning  at  9  o'clock.  Concluded 
with  Prayer. 

Thursday. 

The  P.b.y  met  according  to  adjournment  U.  P.  P.  S.  Q.  S., 
except  Mr.  Perry  who  had  leave  of  absence.  Mr.  John  Robertson 
takes  the  place  of  Mr.  Perry. 

Ordered  to  read  the  minutes  of  the  last  session. 

Henery  Taylor  appeared  before  the  P.b.y  and  signified  that  upon 
due  deliberation  he  was  earnestly  desirous  that  the  jar  between  him 
and  the  P.b.y  respecting  a  judgment  concerning  his  conduct  on  a 
certain  occasion  be  removed,  and  to  live  in  love  and  concord  with  that 
branch  of  the  Church  where  he  resides,  and  therefore  professes  that  he 
is  sorry  that  by  his  conduct  he  has  given  offence  to  the  Church,  and 
that  he  will  conscientiously  gaurd  against  the  like  conduct  for  the  fu- 
ture, and  is  willing  to  submit  to  an  admonition  before  the  P.b.y. 

The  P.b.y  agree  to  accept  of  his  acknowledgment  and  promise, 
and  that  ye  moderator  do  admonish  him  accordingly,  and  that  this 
judgment  be  read  in  the  congregation  a  Chartiers. 

To  this  judgment  Mr.  Taylor  submited,  and  was  admonished  ac- 
cordingly. 

Adjourned  to  meet  at  Pidgeon-Creek  the  3d  tuesday  of  August  next. 
Concluded  with  Prayer. 

PlDGEON-CREEK,   TUESDAY^  I$t/l  of  AllgUSt  I  786. 

The  P.b.y  met  according  to  adjournment  U.  P.  P.  S.  the  Revd. 
Messrs.  James  Finley,  John  Clark,  Joseph  Smith,  John  McMillan 
and   Thaddeus    Dodd. 

Elders,  James  Kirkpatrick,  Patrick  McCullouch,  Daniel  Extell, 
John  Gaston,  and  William  Smily.  Absent  the  Revd.  Messrs.  James 
Power  and  James  Dunlap. 

The  P.b.y  was  opened  with  a  sermon  from  2  Cor.  11.  9.  by  Mr. 
Hugh  Morrison  a  Candidate  from  the  P.b.y  of  Root  in  Irland. 

Ordered  that  the  minutes  of  the  last  meeting  of  P.b.y  be  now  read 
as  far  as  they  do  not  respect  supplies. 

Mr.  Dodd's  reasons  for  being  absent  from  our  last  meeting  are  sus- 
tained. 


24  MINT  IKS    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 


Mr.  Smith  reports  that  his  congregation  of  Cross  Creek  and  he 
came  to  a  settlement  and  that  he  has  nothing  to  demand  of  them  save 
what  became  due  since  the  first  of  December  last. 

A  supplication  from  Unity  and  Salem  congregations  for  supplies  and 
liberty  to  present  a  Call  to  Mr.  Hugh  Morrison  Junr.  or  any  other 
belonging  to  Donegal  P.b.y  was  brought  in  and  read. 

A  supplication  from  Pike-run,  horseshoe-bottom,  and  mingo  Creek 
for  a  member  to  preside  in  drawing  up  a  Call  for  Mr.  Hugh  Morrison 
Junr.  was  brought  in  &  read. 

A  supplication  from  the  three  Ridges  for  supplies  was  brought  in 
and  read. 

Mr.  Power  is  now  come,  his  reasons  for  not  coming  sooner  are  sus- 
tained. 

Mr.  Power  reports  that  he  called  the  Congregation  of  Sweekly  to- 
gether according  to  ye  order  of  P.b.y  and  notified  of  the  judgment  of 
P.b.y.  That  the  Heads  of  the  congregation,  after  consultation  being 
had,  informed  him  that  they  determined  to  continue  in  Union, 
and  had  fixed  upon  a  spot  of  ground  for  erecting  an  house  of  Wor- 
ship, and  that  in  the  meantime  they  desired  him  to  preach  at  the  old 
meeting  house;  that  therefore  he  yet  continued  with  them  as  usual. 

A  supplication  for  supplies  from  Muddy  Creek  was  brought  in  and 
read. 

Mr.  Dodd  appointed  to  supply  at  George's  Creek  the  4th  Sab.  of  August ;  at 
the  three  Ridges  the  2d  Sab.  of  Septembr. 

Adjourned  to  meet  to-morrow  morning  at  8  o'clock.  Concluded  with 
Prayer. 

Wednesday  ye  1 6th  of  August. 

The  P.b.y  met  according  to  adjournment     U.  P.  P.  S.  Q.  S. 

Ordered  to  read  the  minutes  of  the  last  session. 

The  P.b.y  upon  deliberation  find  yt  it  is  not  in  their  power  to  make 
any  appointments  on  the  Sab.  to  Unity  and  Salem  congregations,  as 
all  the  members  have  already  as  many  appointments  as  they  can  fulfill 
before  our  fall  meeting.  Mr.  Finley  however  is  appointed  to  preach 
at  Unity  on  a  week  day  as  soon  as  convenient,  and  endavour  to  have 
a  settlement  made  between  them  and  Mr.  Power. 

Their  supplication  for  liberty  to  present  a  Call  to  Mr.  Hugh  Morri- 
son, the  P.b.y  conceive  cannot  be  granted,  as  they  are  entire  strangers 
to  the  gentleman,  and  know  not  whether  ever  he  was  regularly  licensed 
to  preach  the  Gospel,  he  having  never  called  upon  the  Commitee,  nor 
shewn  his  credentials  to  any  member  of  this  P.b.y. 

The  P.b.y  conceive  that  the  supplication  of  Mingo-Creek,   horse- 


MINUTES   OK    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 


shoe-bottom,  and  Pike-run  congregations  for  a  member  to  preside  in 
drawing  up  a  Call  for  Mr.  Hugh  Morrison  Junr.  cannot  be  granted 
for  the  reasons  above  assigned. 

Mr.  Hugh  Morrison  Senr.  a  Candidate  from  the  P.b.y  of  Root  in 
Irland  applied  to  be  taken  under  the  care  of  this  P.b.y,  but  the 
P.b.y  did  not  see  their  way  clear  to  admit  him. 

George  Latimer  applied  to  P.b.y  requesting  a  rehearing  of  the  affair 
between  him  and  Deborah  Ross. 

The  P.b.y  agree  that  he  have  liberty  to  offer  whatever  he  thinks 
may  be  of  use  to  him  upon  the  subject,  and  if  it  shall  appear  that  he 
affords  any  new  light  that  then  they  will  reconsider  the  affair. 

The  P.b.y  appoint  Messrs.  Allexander  McClure,  yEneas  McCallis- 
ter,  James  Moor,  George  Sheilds,  John  Fulton,  and  William  Beard, 
Elders,  to  meet  at  John  Man's  near  Long-run  with  Mr.  McMillan,  who 
with  them  is  appointed  to  hear  and  determine  in  an  affair  between  a 
certain  John  Hamilton  and  Sarah  Reyburn  on  tuesday  come  a  week, 
and  that  a  copy  of  this  minute  be  sent  to  sd.  Sarah  who  is  ordered 
to  attend  as  well  as  sd.  Hamilton,  with  what  evidence  they  have. 

Messrs.  John  Brice  and  James  Hughs  appeared  before  the  P.b.y 
and  offered  themselves  to  be  taken  on  trials  in  order  to  their  being 
licensed  to  preach  the  Gospel. 

The  P.b.y  proceeded  to  converse  with  them  on  their  experimental 
acquaintance  with  religion,  and  proposed  to  them  several  cases  of  Con- 
science, and  having  obtained  satisfaction  on  these  points,  agreed  to 
take  them  on  trials. 

The  P.b.y  then  proceeded  to  examine  them  on  the  Latin  and  Greek 
Languages  &  on  Metiphysicks,  in  all  which  they  obtained  satisfaction. 

Adjourned  to  meet  to-morrow  morning  at  8  o'clock.  Concluded 
with  Prayer. 

Thursday^  17//*  of  August. 

The  P.b.y  met  according  to  adjournment  U.  P.  P.  S.  Q.  S. 
except  Mr.  Finley,  Mr.  Power  and  Mr.  Gaston,  who  had  leave  of 
absence. 

The  Stated  Clerk  being  absent,  Mr.  McMillan  is  chosen  Clerk  pro 
tempore. 

Ordered  to  read  the  minutes  of  the  last  session. 

The  P.b.y  proceeded  to  examine  Messrs.  John  Brice  and  James 
Hughs  on  Logick  and  moral  Philosophy  and  Mr.  Hughs  on  Mathe- 
maticks  and  natural  Philosophy,  in  all  which  they  obtained  satisfaction 
and  sustain  them  as  parts  of  trial. 

The  P.b.y  appoint  Mr.  Hughs  to  prepare  an  exegesis  on  this  theme, 


MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESRYTERY. 


an  sit  originate  peccatum ;  and  Mr.  Brice  on  this  theme,  an  mortuorum. 
resurreciio  crit,  to  be  delivered  at  our  next  Spring's  meeting. 

Adjourned  to  meet  at  Delap's  Creek  the  3d  tuesday  of  Octobr  next. 
Concluded  with  Prayer. 

Delap's  Creek  Tuesday^  17th  0/  Octob'r  1786. 

The  P. b.y  met  according  to  adjournment  U.  P.  P.  S.  the  Revd. 
Messrs.  James  Finley,  John  Clark,  John  McMillan,  James  Dunlap 
and  Thaddeus  Dodd.  Elders,  William  Wightman,  Patrick  McCul- 
louch,  Daniel  Reeder  &  Demas  Lindley.  Absent  the  Revd.  Messrs. 
Joseph  Smith  and  James  Power. 

The  P. b.y  was  opened  with  a  sermon  from  Hos.  2.  1,  2,  by  Mr. 
Dodd. 

The  P. b.y  then  proceeded  to  the  choice  of  a  Moderator  and  Clerk 
for  the  ensuing  year,  whereupon  Mr.  Dunlap  was  chosen  Moderator 
and  Mr.  Dodd  Clerk. 

Ordered  to  read  the  minutes  of  our  last  Spring's  meeting  respecting 
supplies. 

The  P. b.y  find  that  the  members  present  have  fulfilled  their  ap- 
pointments. 

Supplications  for  supplies  from  upper  and  lower  George's  Creek, 
three  Ridges,  Sandy  Creek,  Long-run,  forks  of  Cheat,  Mantures-run, 
Potato  garden,  King's-Creek,  Mill-Creek,  Fairfield  and  Donegal  were 
brought  in  and  read. 

Ordered  that  the  minutes  of  the  last  meeting  of  P. b.y  be  now  read. 

Mr.  Dunlap's  reasons  for  being  absent  from  our  last  meeting  are 
sustained. 

Mr.  Finley  reports  that  he  fulfilled  his  appointment  at  Unity,  and 
that  a  plan  was  fallen  upon  for  their  settlement  with  Mr.  Power. 

The  affair  of  George  Latimer  is  deferred,  he  not  being  present. 

The  Committee  appointed  to  meet  at  Long-run  met  and  came  to  a 
judgment  on  the  affair  committed  to  them,  and  it  appears  that  John 
Hamilton  made  an  appeal,  but  is  not  present  to  prosecute  it. 

Adjourned  to  meet  to-morrow  morning  at  9  o'clock.  Concluded 
with  prayer. 

Wednesday  Octobr yc  iSt/i. 

The  P. b.y  met  according  to  adjournment      U.  P.  P.  S.  Q.  S. 

Ordered  to  read  the  minutes  of  the  last  session. 

Mr.  Power  is  now  come,  his  reasons  for  not  coining  sooner  are 
sustained.  His  Elder  is  William  Latta.  Mr.  Power  fulfilled  his  ap- 
pointments excepting  one,  for  which  omission  his  reasons  are  sus- 
tained. 


MINUTES   OK   THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY.  27 

Mr.  Clark  appointed  to  supply  at  Mantures-run  ye  1st  Sab.  of  Novembr;  at 
Mingo  Creek  ye  1st  Sab.  of  Decembr  ;  at  Long-run  the  1st  Sab.  of  April. 

Mr.  Finley  to  supply  at  Unity  ye  1st  Sab.  of  Decembr;  at  Long-run  ye  1st 
Sab.  of  Jan. ;  at  George's  Creek  ye  2d  Sab.  of  March. 

Mr.  McMillan  to  supply  at  Potato  garden  ye  2d  Sab.  of  Novembr;  at  Man. 
tares-run  the  2d  Sab.  of  Decembr  ;  at  Pike-run  ye  2d  Sab.  of  March. 

Mr.  Power  to  supply  at  Donegal  ye  2d  Sab.  of  Novembr  ;  at  Poak-run  ye  2d 
Sab.  of  Jany.  ;  and  one  Sab.  at  discretion. 

Mr.  Dunlap  to  supply  at  the  forks  of  Cheat  ye  3d  Sab.  of  Decembr  ;  at  the 
three  Ridges  the  3d  Sab.  of  Novembr  ;  at  Sandy  Creek  the  2d  Sab.  of  March. 

Mr.  Dodd  to  supply  at  Muddy-Creek  ye  2d  Sab.  of  Decembr ;  at  Horse-shoe- 
bottom  the  2d  Sab.  of  January ;  at  Short  Creek  the  1st  Sab.  of  April. 

Mr-.  Smith  to  supply  at  Mill-Creek  the  3d  Sab.  in  Novembr;  at  Kings-Creek 
the  3d  Sab.  of  March  ;  at  the  three  Ridges  one  Sab.  at  discretion. 

The  P.b.y  being  informed  that  Mr.  Hugh  Morrison  Senr.  has 
misrepresented  the  conduct  of  this  P.b.y  relative  to  him  ;  Mr.  Clark 
and  Mr.  McMillan  are  appointed,  when  they  preach  at  Mantures-run 
and  Potato  garden,  to  set  that  matter  in  a  proper  point  of  light,  and 
warn  the  people  against  encouraging  him. 

George  Latimer  is  now  come,  and  it  appearing  that  some  new  light 
may  be  obtained  respecting  his  affair,  the  P.b.y  agree  to  hear  and 
determine  the  same  at  their  next  meeting. 

Ordered  that  Mr.  Power  give  seasonable  notice  to  Deborah  Ross 
of  the  place  and  time  of  our  next  meeting. 

A  reference  from  the  session  of  Delap's  Creek  respecting  a  certain 
Armstrong  Porter  was  brought  in,  and  the  minutes  of  the  session  rel- 
ative thereunto  were  read,  by  which  it  appears  that  sd.  Armstrong 
Porter  has  been  guilty  of  prophane  swearing,  the  evidence  of  which 
he  does  not  deny ;  and  also  that  he  absents  himself  from  public 
worship,  which  he  acknowledges,  but  his  reasons  do  not  appear 
sufficient.  Upon  the  whole  the  P.b.y  judge  that  the  sd.  A.  Porter 
submit  to  a  rebuke  from  the  Moderator  of  the  session,  and  promise 
reformation  and  a  more  circumspect  walk  in  future,  and  that  a 
copy  of  this  minute  be  read  to  the  congregation,  upon  which  he  may 
be  admitted  to  privileges,  in  case  the  session  have  nothing  further 
against  him. 

Mr.  Porter  does  not  see  fit  to  submit  to  the  foresaid  judgment. 

Adjourned  to  meet  at  Seweekley  the  1st  tuesday  of  Decembr  next. 
Concluded  with  Prayer. 

The  meeting  according  to  adjournment  being  prevented  by  the 
extremity  of  the  season,  the  members  who  did  attend  appointed  to 
meet  at  the  stated  time  at  Round-Hill. 


28  MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 

Round-hill  TuesDAYjv?  17//;  of  April  1787. 

The  P.b.y  met  according  to  appointment  U.  P.  P.  S.  the  Revd. 
Messrs.  James  Finley,  John  Clark,  Joseph  Smith,  John  McMillan, 
James  Power,  James  Dunlap  and  Thaddeus  Dod.  Elders,  John 
Thompson,  Alexander  McClure,  James  Edger,  Patrick  Seott,  John 
Allen  and  Demas  Lindsly. 

The  P.b.y  was  opened  by  Mr.  Wait  Cornwall,  a  licensed  Candidate 
from  an   Association   in    Connecticut  with  a  sermon  from  Matt.  10. 

32>  33- 

The  Revd.  Mr.  Samuel  Barr  formerly  a  member  of  New-Castle 
P.b.y,  having  accepted  a  Call  within  our  bounds  now  applies  to  be 
admitted  a  member  of  this  P.b.y,  and  upon  his  producing  sufficient 
testimonials  and  a  dismission  from  that  P.b.y  is  according  received, 
and  takes  his  seat  as  a  member  with  us.    His  Elder  is  James  Milligan. 

Supplications  for  supplies  were  brought  in  and  read  from  Long-run, 
Buffalo  &  Short  Creek,  the  Forks  of  Cheat,  three  Ridges,  King's 
Creek,  Fairfield  Donegal,  Mingo  Creek,  Blacklick,  Mantures-run  and 
Unity :  also  from  Mill-Creek  requesting  the  administration  of  the 
Lord's  supper,  and  from  Seweekly  requesting  a  4th  part  of  Mr.  Pow- 
er's time. 

Mr.  Cornwall  having  intimated  his  willingness  to  tarry  some  time 
in  these  parts,  and  under  the  direction  of  this  P.b.y.  Presby.  being 
fully  satisfied  of  his  being  regularly  licensed,  and  of  his  good  moral 
character  from  his  testimonials,  take  him  under  their  direction. 

Adjourned  to  meet  to-morrow  morning  at  8  o'clock.  Concluded 
with  prayer. 

Wednesday  ye  1  8t/i  of  April. 

The  P.b.y  met  according  to  adjournment  U.  P.  P.  S.  Q.  S. 

Ordered  to  read  the  minutes  of  the  last  session. 

Mr.  Dud  appointed  to  supply  at  King's  Creek  the  1st  Sab.  of  June;  at  Burlalo 
the  1st  Sab.  of  August ;  at  three  Ridges  the  1st  Sab.  of  October. 

Mr.  Clark  to  supply  at  Long  run  ye  1st  Sab.  in  June  ;  at  Mantures-run  the  3d 
Sab.  of  July;  at  Mill  Creek  the  2d  Sab.  of  August. 

Mr.  Smith  to  supply  at  Long-run  the  4th  Sab.  of  April ;  at  Short-Creek  the  2d 
Sab.  of  July ;  at  Mill-Creek  the  3d  Sab.  of  August. 

Mr.  Cornwell  to  supply  at  Mingo-Creek  the  4th  Sab.  of  April ;  at  Long-run 
the  1st  Sab.  of  May,  at  Poke-run  the  2d  Sab.  of  May;  at  fairfield  ye  3d  Sab.  of 
May. 

Mr.  Dunlap  to  supply  at  Cheat  one  Sab.  at  discretion. 

Ordered  to  read  the  minutes  of  the  last  meeting  of  P.b.y. 
Mr.  Smith's  reasons  for  being  absent  from  our  last  meeting  are  sus- 
tained. 


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Mr.  Finley  having  made  application  in  behalf  of  Unity  congrega- 
tion for  supplies,  Mr.  Barr  is  appointed  to  acquaint  by  writing  that  the 
P.b.y  are  surprized  that  the  settlement  with  Mr.  Power  is  deferred  so 
long,  and  that  they  cannot  consistently  expect  any  supplies  untill  such 
settlement  is  made. 

The  P.b.y  find  that  the  members  have  fulfilled  their  appointments, 
except  in  a  few  instances,  for  which  their  reasons  are  sustained. 

John  Fulton,  Mr.  Power's  Elder  is  now  come. 

The  supplication  from 'the  south  part  of  Seweekley  congregation 
being  taken  under  consideration,  it  is  thought  proper  that  the  Revd. 
Mr.  Clark,  Messrs.  Alexander  Mitchell  and '  Alexander  McClure  be 
appointed  to  attend  at  the  usual  place  of  meeting  in  Seweekley  con- 
gregation, on  the  1st  tuesday  of  June  next,  in  order  to  take  the  minds 
of  the  people  in  both  parts  of  the  congregation  respecting  their  con- 
tinuing as  a  united  body.  And  if  they  do  not  agree  to  remain  united, 
to  see  yt.  a  fair  settlement  be  made  with  Mr.  Power  in  order  to  prepare 
the  way  for  a  dismission  at  our  next  meeting :  and  that  both  parties 
be  notified  to  attend  at  our  next  meeting  by  their  Representatives  duly 
prepared  to  give  such  light  as  may  be  necessary  in  order  to  a  final 
issue  of  the  matter. 

John  Hamilton  appeared  before  the  P.b.y,  and  desired  that  a  new 
Committee  be  appointed  to  reconsider  his  affair. 

The  P.b.y  being  of  opinion  that  Mr.  Hamilton  has  not  given  them 
sufficient  reason  to  expect  any  new  light  on  the  affair,  cannot  agree  to 
grant  his  request;  and  consequently  do  confirm  the  judgment  of  the 
Committee. 

George  Latimer  and  Deborah  Ross  being  present,  the  P.b.y  pro- 
ceeded to  consider  their  affair. 

The  P.b.y  after  maturely  deliberating  upon  the  above  affair,  and  ex- 
amining all  the  witnesses  that  were  produced  on  either  side,  can  not 
but  testify  their  abhorrence  of  such  conduct  as  is  mentioned  in  De- 
borah Ross's  solemn  declaration,  and  had  their  been  no  obscurity 
thrown  on  her  evidence  by  the  seeming  (tho'  perhaps  not  ill-designed 
variations  in  her  conduct  and  evidence)  we  would  have  been  very  clear 
in  asserting  that  the  censure  in  the  former  judgment  was  low. 

But  as  Mrs.  Ross's  evidence  is  in  part  rendered  somewhat  dubious, 
altho'  there  is  too  much  ground  to  suspect  immodest  conduct  in  Mr. 
Latimer,  yet  we  can  not,  with  sufficient  clearness,  fix  such  a  positive 
censure  upon  him,  but  think  there  is  ground  for,  and  we  do  hereby 
admonish  him  to  be  more  cautious  and  watchful  in  time  to  come.  And 
as  this  affair  is  become  public  do  order  this  judgment  to  be  read  to  the 


MINUTES    OB     IMK    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 


congregation  of  which  he  has  been  a  member  on  the  Sabbath  day.     To 
this  judgment  the  parties  submitted. 

Adjourned  to  meet  to-morrow  morning  at  8  o'clock.  Concluded 
with  Prayer. 

Thursday  April  ye  iqt/i. 

The  P.b.y  met  according  to  adjournment  U.  P.  P.  S.  Q.  S.  except 
Mr.  Barr  and  Mr.  Fulton  who  had  leave  of  absence. 

Ordered  to  read  the  minutes  of  the  last  session. 

The  P.b.y  proceeded  to  enquire  with  regard  to  the  several  congre- 
gations settlements  with  their  ministers. 

Mr.  Clark  produced  settlements  whereby  it  appears  that  Bethel  con- 
gregation was  indebted  to  him  th  efirst  of  Octobr  last,  ,£33.  3.  7.  And 
that  Lebanon  congregation  was  indebted  to  him  the  first  of  Septembr 
last  ^156.  2.  o. 

Mr.  Finley  produced  accounts  whereby  it  appears  that  Round-hill 
congregation  was  indebted  to  him  the  1st  of  Novembr  last,  ^34.  8.  2. 
and  that  there  was  due  to  him  from  his  other  congregation  the  1st  of 
Decembr  last  ,£50. 

Mr.  Smith  reports  that  his  congregations  have  not  settled  with  him. 

Mr.  McMillan  produces  a  settlement  with  Pidgeon  Creek  congrega- 
tion whereby  it  appears  that  there  was  due  to  him  from  sd.  congrega, 
tion  on  the  1st  of  Novembr  last,  ,£88.  10.  10.  And  with  Chartiers 
congregation  whereby  it  appears  that  there  was  due  to  him  on  the  1st 
of  Feb.y  last  ^151.  4.  o. 

Mr.  Power  produced  settlements  whereby  it  appears  that  there  will 
be  due  to  him  on  the  1st  of  May  next  from  Mount  Pleasant  congrega- 
tion ^£95.  18.  8,  and  from  Seweekly  congregation  ,£103.  17.  10. 

Mr.  Dunlap  reports  that  Delap's  Creek  congregation  were  indebted 
to  him  the  1st  of  Septembr  last  ^48.  Laurel  Hill  Congregation  have 
not  settled.  Upon  enquiry  it  is  found  that  the  several  congregations 
are  satisfied  with  the  diligence  and  care  of  their  respective  Pastors. 

Mr.  Clark  represents  that  the  congregation  of  Lebanon  have  not 
taken  effectual  measures  to  discharge  their  dues  to  him,  and  that  he 
apprehends  that  it  will  be  necessary  for  him  to  obtain  a  dismission  from 
them,  and  purposes  to  prosecute  at  the  next  meeting  of  P.b.y  unless 
effectual  measures  be  taken  to  prevent  it. 

It  is  thought  necessary  to  notify  sd.  congregation  that  such  applica- 
tion will  be  made,  and  call  upon  them  to  attend  by  their  representa- 
tives duly  prepared  to  do  what  is  necessary  in  that  affair.  Mr.  McClure 
is  appointed  to  notify  the  congregation  hereof. 

Messrs.  Joseph  Patterson  and  James  McGready  having  offered  them- 


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selves  to  be  taken  on  trials  in  order  to  their  being  licensed  to  preach 
the  Gospel,  the  P.b.y  proceeded  to  examine  them  on  their  experi- 
mental acquaintance  with  religion,  Cases  of  Conscience,  Logic,  and 
moral  Philosiphy,  and  Mr.  McGready  on  Latin  and  Greek,  in  all 
which  the  P.b.y  received  such  satisfaction  that  they  are  sustained  as 
parts  of  trial. 

Adjourned  to  meet  to-morrow  morning  at  8  o'clock.  Concluded 
with  Prayer. 

Friday  April  ye  20th. 

The  P.b.y  met  according  to  adjournment  U.  P.  P.  S.  Q.  S. 

Ordered  to  read  the  minutes  of  the  last  session. 

Messrs.  John  Brice  and  James  Hughs  brought  in  and  read  the 
Exegeses  appointed  them  at  our  last  meeting,  which  were  sustained  .as 
parts  of  trial.  And  Mr.  Brice  is  appointed  to  prepare  a  discourse  on 
Joh.  6.  29.  And  Mr.  Hughs  a  discourse  on  Rom.  3.  28.  to  be  deliv- 
ered at  our  next  meeting. 

Mr.  Patterson  is  appointed  to  prepare  an  Exegesis  on  this  theme : 
Whether  miracles  are  an  evidence  of  a  divine  mission,  and  what  mir- 
acles do  prove  such  mission;  to  be  delivered  at  our  next  meeting.  And 
Mr.  McGready  on  this,  an  sit  concursus  Dei  cum  omnibus  hominum 
actionibus,  to  be  delivered  at  our  next  fall's  meeting. 

The  P.  b.  y  proceeded  to  read  and  consider  the  Plan  of  Church  gov- 
erment  and  discipline  proposed  by  the  Committee  of  the  Synod  of  N. 
York  and  Philadelphia — and  find  many  things  which  should  be  altered, 
and  many  omitted  which  we  apprehend  ought  to  be  in  a  draught  of 
Church  Discipline. 

Adjourned  to  meet  at  Lebanon  the  3d  tuesday  of  August  next. 
Concluded  with  Prayer. 

Lebanon  Tuesday  ye  21st  of  August,  1787. 

The  P.b.y  met  according  to  adjournment  U.  P.  P.  S.  the  Revd. 
Messrs.  James  Finley,  John  Clark,  Joseph  Smith,  John  McMillan, 
James  Power,  Thaddeus  Dod,  and  Samuel  Barr. 

Elders,  John  Wright,  Eneas  McCallester,  James  Brice,  Thomas 
Wilson,  Joseph  Coe,  and  John  Fulton. 

Absent  the  Revd.  Mr.  James  Dunlap. 

The  P.b.y  was  opened  with  a  sermon  on  Psal.  no.  3.  by  Mr.  Dod. 

The  Stated  Moderator  being  absent  Mr.  Finley  was  chosen  Moder- 
ator pro  tempore. 

Ordered  that  the  minutes  of  the  last  meeting  of  P.b.y,  except  such 
as  respect  supplies,  be  now  read. 


32  MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 

Mr.  Barr  reports  that  he  fulfilled  his  appointment  in  writting  to 
Unity  congregation. 

The  Committee  appointed  to  meet  at  Seweekly  report  that  they  ful- 
filled their  appointment;  and  that,  after  all  their  endavours,  found 
but  little  ground  to  expect  an  union;  and  that  upon  this  they  urged 
them  to  be  speedy  and  use  their  utmost  endavours  to  settle  their  ar- 
rearages to  Mr.  Power,  and  report  the  same  to  this  P.b.y  at  their 
next  meeting. 

Mr.  Power  reports  that  the  judgment  of  P.b.y  relative  to  George 
Latimer  and  Deborah  Ross  has  been  publicly  read  according  to  order. 

Adjourned  to  meet  to-morrow  morning  at  8  o'clock.  Concluded 
with  Prayer. 

Wednesday  August  ye  22d. 

The  P.b.y  met  according  to  adjournment     U.  P.  P.  S.  Q.  S. 

Ordered  to  read  the  minutes  of  the  last  session. 

Ordered  to  proceed  in  reading  the  minutes  of  the  last  meeting  of 
P.b.y. 

Mr.  Robert  Hall  having  offered  some  reason  to  expect  new  light 
upon  an  affair  between  him  and  the  session  of  Mount-pleasant,  P.b.y 
agreed  to  grant  them  a  new  hearing  at  their  meeting  next  Spring;  and 
ordered  Mr.  Power  to  grant  Citations  for  witnesses  where  he  saw  it 
necessary,  or  was  applied  to  for  yt.  purpose. 

The  affair  of  Mr.  Clark  and  Lebanon  congregation  is  deffered  till 
the  next  meeting  of  P.b.y. 

The  affair  of  Seweekly  congregation  and  Mr.  Power  being  maturely 
considered,  the  P.b.y,  after  all  the  light  they  could  obtain,  found  it 
necessary  that  the  Pastoral  relation  between  him  and  them  ought  to 
be,  and  is  hereby  dissolved. 

The  P.b.y  also  enjoin  it  upon  sd.  congregation  that  they  take  ef- 
fectual measures  to  settle  and  pay  off  their  arrearages  to  Mr.  Power, 
and  report  the  same  at  the  next  meeting  of  P.b.y. 

Mr.  Power  is  appointed  to  read  this  minute  publicly  to  the  congre- 
gation. 

Messrs.  Finley,  Power  and  Dunlap  are  appointed  as  a  Committee  to 
examine  and  appoint  such  ministers  and  Candidates  as  may  come 
into  our  bounds  until]  Octobr,  1788. 

Messrs.  John  Price  and  James  Hughs  brought  in  and  read  the  dis- 
courses appointed  them  which  were  sustained  as  parts  of  trial.  And 
Mr.  Brice  is  appointed  to  prepare  a  presbeterial  exercise  on  Heb.  1 1. 
27.  And  Mr.  Hughs  on  Rom.  8.  3.  to  be  delivered  at  our  next 
meeting. 


MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY.  $$ 

Mr.  Smith,  Mr.  Power  and  Mr.  Barr  desire  leave  of  absence,  which 
is  granted. 

Mr.  Patterson  brought  in  and  read  the  Exegesis  appointed  him, 
which  was  sustained  as  part  of  trials ;  and  he  is  appointed  to  prepare 
an  Homily  on  Gal.  3.  24.  first  clause,  to  be  delivered  at  our  next 
meeting. 

Adjourned  to  meet  to-morrow  morning  at  8  o'clock.  Concluded 
with  Prayer. 

Thursday  August  ye  23d. 

The  P.b.y  met  according  to  adjournment  U.  P.  P.  S.  Q.  S.  except 
Mr.  Smith,  Mr.  Power,  Mr.  Barr  and  their  Elders. 

Ordered  to  read  the  minutes  of  the  last  session. 

P.b.y  proceeded  to  examine  Messrs.  John  Brice,  Joseph  Patterson, 
and  James  McGready  on  natural  Philosophy,  and  Mr.  Hughs  with 
them  on  Theology  at  some  length ;  which  were  sustained  as  parts  of 
trial. 

Adjourned  to  meet  at  Pidgeon  Creek  the  3d  tuesday  of  Octobr 
next.     Concluded  with  Prayer. 

Pigeon  Creek  Tuesday  Octobr  ye  i6t/t,  1787. 

The  P.b.y  met  according  to  adjournment  U.  P.  P.  S.  the  Revd. 
Messrs.  James  Finley,  John  Clark,  Joseph  Smith,  and  John  McMillan. 

Elders,  Joseph  Pierce,  James  Dinsmore,  James  Edger,  and  William 
McComb. 

Absent  the  Revd.  Messrs.  James  Power,  Thaddeus  Dod,  James 
Dunlap  and  Samuel  Barr. 

The  P.b.y  was  opened  by  Mr.  Smith  with  a  sermon  on  Micah  6.  8. 

The  P.b.y  proceeded  to  the  choice  of  a  Moderator  and  Clerk  for 
the  ensuing  year,  whereupon  Mr.  Smith  was  chosen  Moderator  and 
Mr.  McMillan  Clerk. 

Adjourned  to  meet  to-morrow  morning  at  9  o'clock.  Concluded 
with  Prayer. 

Wednesday,  ye  1  ith  of  Octobr. 

The  P.b.y  met  according  to  adjournment  U.  P.  P.  S.  Q.  S.  except 
Mr.  Pierce  who  had  leave  of  absence. 

Ordered  to  read  the  minutes  of  the  last  session. 

Supplications  for  supplies  were  brought  in  and  read  from  the  Town 
of  Washington,  Long-run,  Buffalo,  King's  Creek,  and  George's  Creek. 

Applications  for  supplies  from  Mantures,  Mill-Creek,  Short-Creek, 
Patterson's  Creek,  Three  Ridges,  and  Potato-garden. 

Ordered  to  read  the  minutes  of  the  last  Spring's  meeting  of  P.b.y 
so  far  as  they  respect  supplies. 


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MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 


The  members  present  have  fulfilled  their  appointments. 

Ordered  to  read  the  minutes  of  the  last  meeting  of  P.b.y. 

The  affair  of  Mr.  Clark  and  Lebanon  congregation  is  deferred  till 
our  next  meeting,  as  no  Commissioner  appears  from  that  congregation. 
In  the  mean  time  the  P.b.y  recommend  to  that  congregation  to  do  all 
in  their  power  to  discharge  their  arrearages  to  Mr.  Clark,  and  appear 
at  our  next  meeting  duely  prepared  to  have  the  affair  finally  issued. 
No  report  from  Seweekly  congregation. 

Mr.  Finley  appointed  to  supply  at  Mingo  Creek  ye  2d  Sab.  of  Novembr,  at 
George's  Creek  ye  1st  Sab.  of  Decembr,  at  Long-run  ye  4tb  Sab.  of  March. 

Mr.  Clark  appointed  to  supply  at  Mingo  Creek  ye  2d  Sab.  of  December,  at 
Mantures  the  5th  Sab.  of  Decembr,  at  Mill  Creek  the  Sab.  1st  of  April. 

Mr.  Smith  appointed  to  supply  at  Long-run  ye  3d  Sab.  of  Octobr,  at  Short- 
Creek  ye  2d  Sab.  of  Novembr,  at  Washington  the  3d  Sab.  of  Decembr. 

Mr.  McMillan  appointed  to  supply  at  Washington  ye  2d  Sab.  of  Novembr,  at 
the  three    Ridges  the  3d  Sab.  of  Decembr,  at  King's  Creek  ye  2d  Sab.  of  April. 

Mr.  Power  appointed  to  supply  three  days  at  discretion  both  as  to  time  &  place. 

Mr.  Dunlap  appointed  to  supply  one  Sab.  at  discretion  at  George's  Creek. 

Mr.  Barr  appointed  to  supply  one  Sab.  at  Unity,  and  one  at  Salem  at  discretion. 

Mr.  McGready  brought  in  and  read  the  Exegesis  which  was  appointed 
to  him,  which  was  sustained  as  part  of  trials;  and  is  appointed  to  pre- 
pare an  homily  on  Rom.  3.  31.  to  be  delivered  at  our  next  meeting. 

Messrs.  Brice  and  Hughs  brought  in  and  read  the  presbeterial  ex- 
ercises appointed  them  at  our  last  meeting,  which  were  sustained  as 
parts  of  trial.  Mr.  Hughs  is  appointed  to  prepare  a  lecture  on  Heb. 
12.  22-29.  and  Mr.  Brice  on  r  Joh.  3.  1-9  to  be  delivered  at  our  next 
meeting. 

Adjourned  to  meet  to-morrow    morning  at  9  o'clock.     Concluded 

with  prayer. 

Thursday  Octobr  yc  iS?//. 

The  P.b.y  met  according  to  adjournment  U.  P.  P.  S.  Q.  S. 

Ordered  to  read  the  minutes  of  the  last  session. 

Mr.  Patterson  brought  in  and  read  the  homily  appointed  to  him  at 
our  last,  which  was  sustained  as  part  of  trials.  And  he  is  appointed 
to  prepare  a  presbeterial  exercise  on  Gen.  3.  15.  to  be  delivered  at  our 
next  meeting. 

Adjourned  to  meet  at  Bethel  the  2d  Tuesday  of  December  next. 

Concluded  with  Prayer. 

Bethel  Tuesday  Decembr  yc  11///,  1787. 
The  P.b.y  met  according  to  adjournment  U.  P.  P.  S.     The  Revd. 

Messrs.  John  Clark,  Joseph  Smith,  and  John  McMillan. 


MINUTES    OF   THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY.  35 

Elders,  James  Kirkpatrick,  John  Johnstone,  Josiah  Scott. 
Absent  the  Revd.    Messrs.  James  Finley.  James  Power,  Thaddeus 
Dod,  James  Dunlap  and  Samuel  Barr. 

The  P.b.y  was  opened  with  a  Lecture  from   r  Joh.  3.  1-9.  by  Mr. 
John  Brice. 

Mr.    Dunlap  is  now  come,  his  reasons  for  not  coming  sooner  are 
sustained. 

Ordered  to  read  the  minutes  of  the  last  meeting  of  P.b.y,   except 
those  respecting  supplies. 

Mr.  Dunlap's  reasons  for  not  attending  our  two  last  meetings  are 
sustained. 

Mr.  Patterson  brought  in  and  read  the  presbeterial  exercise  appointed 
him  at  our  last,  which  was  sustained  as  part  of  trials ;  and  is  appointed 
to  prepare  a  lecture  on  Joh.  15.  1-8.  to  be  delivered  at  our  next  meet- 
ing- 
Mr.  McGready  brought  in  and  read  the  homily  appointed  him  at 
our  last,  which  was  sustained  as  part  of  trials;  and  is  appointed  to  pre- 
pare a  presbeterial  exercise  on  Heb.  2.  17.  and  a  lecture  on  Heb.  2. 
9-16.  to  be  delivered  at  our  next  meeting. 

Adjourned  to  meet  to-morrow  morning  at  9  o'clock.  Concluded 
with  Prayer. 

YVednesdav  ye  1 2///  of  Decembr. 
The  P.b.y  met  according  to  adjournment  U.  P.  P.  S.  Q.  S. 
Ordered  to  read  the  minutes  of  the  last  session. 
The  P.b.y  proceeded  to  examine  Messrs.  John  Brice,  James  Hughs, 
Joseph  Patterson  and  James  McGready  on  systematic    divinity,   and 
having  obtained  satisfaction  do  sustain  the  same  as  part  of  trials. 

Mr.  Brice  &  Mr.  Hughs  having  delivered  the  Lectures  appointed  to 
them  at  our  last  meeting;  the  P.b.y  sustain  them  as  parts  of  trial  and 
appoint  Mr.  Brice  to  prepare  a  popular  sermon  on  Phil.  2.  12.  latter 
clause.  And  Mr.  Hughs,  on  Psal.  89.  16.  latter  clause,  to  be  deliv- 
ered at  our  next  meeting. 

The  P.b.y  finding  that  the  affair  between  Mr.  Clark  and  Lebanon 
congregation  is  in  a  fair  way  to  be  comfortably  settled,  defer  any  fur- 
ther procedure  therein,  till  our  next  meeting. 

Adjourned  to  meet  at  Mount-Pleasant  the  3d  tuesday  of  April  next. 
Concluded  with  Prayer. 

Mount  Pleasant  Tuesdav  April  yc  15///,  1788. 
The  P.b.y  met  according  to  adjournment  U.  P.  P.  S.     the    Revd. 
Messrs.   James  Finley,   John    Clark,   John    McMillan.    James  Power. 
James  Dunlap,  and  Samuel  Barr. 


36  MINT  PES    OF     THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY 


Elders,  John  Power,  John  Shields,  Hugh  Scott,  and  John  Neel. 
Absent  the  Revd.  Messrs.  Joseph  Smith  and  Thaddeus  Dod. 
The  P.b.y  was  opened  with  a  sermon  on  Phil.  2.  12.  by  Mr.  Brice. 
The  Stated  Moderator  being  absent,  Mr    Barr  is  chosen  Moderator 
pro  tempore. 

Messrs.  Brice  and  Hughs  having  delivered  the  sermons  appointed  to 
them  at  our  last  meeting,     The  P.b.y  sustain  them  as  part  of  trial. 

Ordered  to  read  the  minutes  of  the  last  fall's  meeting  of  P.b.y  re- 
specting supplies. 

The  P.b.y  find  that  the  members  present  have  fulfilled  their  appoint- 
ments except  Mr.  Finley  and  Mr.  Power  in  one  instance  each,  for 
which  their  reasons  are  sustained. 

The  P.b.y  proceeded  to  take  in  supplications  for  supplies;  where- 
upon supplications  were  brought  in  and  read  from  Salem,  Mingo- 
Creek,  Fairfield,  lower  George's  Creek,  Sandy  Creek,  Mill-Creek  and 
King's  Creek. 

Applications  for  supplies  from  Upper  George's  Creek,  Three  Ridges, 
Unity,  Long-run,  Bethel  on  Blacklick,  Buffalo,  Short  Creek,  Donagal 
and  Greensburgh. 

Adjourned  to  meet  to-morrow  morning  at  9  o'clock.  Concluded 
with  Prayer. 

Wednesday  April  ye  \dth. 
The  P.b.y  met  according  to  adjournment  U.  P.  P.  S.  Q.  S. 
Ordered  to  read  the  minutes  of  the  last  session. 
Commissioners  appeared  from  Unity  congregation,  and  report  that 
they  have  discharged  the  greater  part  of  what  was  due  from  them  to 
Mr.  Power;  and  that  they  will  use  their  utmost  endavours  to  have  the 
whole  discharged  as  soon  as  possible:  the  P.b.y  do  therefore  agree  to 
appoint  them  supplies. 

The  P.b.y  having  received  sufficient  testimonials  in  favour  of  Messrs. 
John  Brice  and  James  Hughs  of  their  having  gone  through  a  regular 
course  of  litrature,  of  their  good  moral  character,  and  of  their  being 
in  the  communion  of  the  church;  proceeded  to  take  the  usual  parts 
of  trial  for  their  licensure:  and  their  having  given  satisfaction  as  to 
their  accomplishment  in  litrature,  as  to  their  experimental  acquaint- 
ance with  religion,  and  as  to  their  proficiency  in  divinity  and  other 
studies;  the  P.b.y  did,  and  hereby  do  express  their  approbation  of  all 
those  parts  of  trial :  and  they  having  adopted  the  confession  of  faith 
of  this  church,  and  satisfactorily  answered  the  questions  appointed  to 
be  put  to  Candidates  to  be  licensed,  the  P.b.y  did  and  hereby  do 
license  them,   the  said  John  Brice  and  James  Hughs  to    preach  the 


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37 


Gospel  of  Christ,   as  probationers    for   the    holy  ministry  within  the 
bounds  of  this  P.b.y,  or  wherever  they  shall  be  orderly  called. 

Mr.  Brice  appointed  to  supply  at  Long-run  the  3d  Sab.  of  April,  at  Mill  Creek 
the  1st  Sab.  of  May,  at  King's  Creek  ye  2d,  at  Buffalo  ye  3d,  at  Short  Creek 
ye  1st  Sab.  of  June,  at  Lower  George's  Creek  ye  3d,  at  Upper  George's  Creek 
ye  4th,  at  Sandy  Creek  ye  1st  Sab.  of  July,  at  Unity  ye  2d,  at  Salem  ye  3d, 
at  Bethel  on  Blacklick  ye  4th,  at  Fairfield  ye  1st  Sab.  of  August,  at  Donagal 
ye  2d,  at  Mingo-Creek  ye  3d,  at  the  Three  Ridges  ye  2d  Sab.  of  Septembr,  the 
remaining  Sab.s  untill  our  next  fall's  meeting  at  discretion. 

Mr.  Hughs  appointed  to  supply  at  Unity  ye  3d  Sab.  of  April,  at  three  Ridges 
the  1st  Sab.  of  May,  at  Mingo  Creek  ye  2d,  at  Mill  Creek  ye  3d,  at  King's 
Creek  the  1st  Sab.  of  June,  at  Long-run  ye  4th,  at  Salem  ye  1st  Sab.  of  July,  at 
Bethel  on  Blacklick  ye  2d,  at  Fairfield  ye  3rd,  at  Buffalo  ye  1st  Sab.  of  August, 
at  Short  Creek  ye  2d,  at  Lower  George's  Creek  ye  1st  Sab.  of  Septembr,  at  Up- 
per George's  Creek  ye  2d,  at  Sandy  Creek  ye  3d. 

Mr.  Finley  appointed  to  supply  at  Lower  George's  Creek  ye  3d  Sab.  of  May, 
and  ordain  Elders. 

Mr.  Power  appointed  to  supply  at  Salem  ye  4th  Sab.  of  August,  and  ordain 
Elders. 

Mr.  Dunlap  appointed  to  supply  at  Sandy  Creek  ye  2d  Sab.  of  June. 

Mr.  Barr  appointed  to  supply  one  Sab.  at  discretion. 

Mr.  Smith  and  Mr.  McMillan  appointed  to  supply  at  King's  Creek  ye  4th  Sab. 
of  August,  and  administer  the  sacrament  of  the  Supper. 

Mr.  Patterson  and  Mr.  McGready  having  delivered  the  lectures  ap- 
pointed them  at  our  last  meeting,  the  P.b.y  sustain  them  as  parts  of 
trial. 

Ordered  to  read  the  minutes  of  the  last  meeting  of  P.b.y. 

Mr.  Finley's  reasons  for  not  attending  our  last  meeting  are  sustained. 

Mr.  Power's  and  Mr.  Barr's  reasons  for  not  attending  our  two  last 
meetings  are  sustained. 

Mr.  Hamilton  having  made  application  for  advice  respecting  a  dif- 
ference subsisting  between  him  and  George  Glen,  the  P.b.y  appoint 
the  representatives  of  Donagal  congregation  to  endavour  to  settle 
sd.  difference,  which  if  they  can  not  effect,  the  P.b.y  order  the  parties 
to  appear  before  Mr.  Power's  session,  at  such  time  as  it  may  be  conven- 
ient for  sd.  session  to  attend  upon  them. 

Adjourned  to  meet  to-morrow  morning  at  9  o'clock.  Concluded 
with  Prayer. 

Thursday//^  17th  of April. 

The  P.b.y  met  according  to  adjournment  XJ.  P.  P.  S.  Q_.  S. 

Ordered  to  read  the  minutes  of  the  last  session. 

John  Coleman  having  left  his  wife  in  Irland,  and  married  another 
in  this  country,  his  former  wife  being  yet  alive,  makes  application  to 


38  MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 

this  P.b.y  to  be  restored  to  Church  privileges,  aledging,  that  by  the 
laws  of  God  and  man  he  was  free  from  her,  as  by  her  conduct  in  his 
absence  she  had  violated  her  marriage  covenant  in  a  very  essential 
part;  of  which  he  had  "sufficient  information,  before  his  second  mar- 
riage: which  he  proposes  to  support  by  evidence. 

Allexander  Hunter  being  solemnly  called  upon  to  declare  the  truth, 
says  that  when  he  was  last  in  Irland  he  was  informed  by  the  neigh- 
bours of  Mary  Coleman,  wife  to  John  Coleman,  that  she  had  behaved 
basely,  was  taken  in  the  very  act  of  Adulter)'  with  a  certain  Henery 
Irvin;  and  that  when  he,  the  sd.  Hunter,  proposed  to  pay  her  pas- 
sage, and  bring  her  to  her  Husband,  she  refused  to  come,  and  told 
him  that  if  he  was  himself  present,  she  would  not  go  with  him.  Mr. 
Hunter  further  declares  that  he  read  a  letter  from  Mr.  Coleman's  father 
informing  that  she  had  borne  one  bastard  child,  and  was  then  great 
with  another,  and  was  therefore  dead  as  to  him. 

Barbara  Hunter  being  solemnly  called  upon  to  declare  the  truth  says, 
that  she  heard  a  letter  from  Mr.  Coleman's  father  read,  containing  the 
particulars  before  mentioned. 

Robert  Reyburn  being  solemnly  called  upon  to  declare  the  truth  says, 
that  he  was  informed  by  a  certain  Edward  Deny,  who  came  from  the 
same  town  where  Mary  Coleman  lived,  that  it  was  commonly  reported 
there  and  believed  that  she  had  behaved  very  basely,  and  was  taken 
in  the  act  of  Adultery  with  a  certain  Henery  Irvin.  Mr.  Reyburn 
further  informs  us  that  he  has  been  long  acquainted  with  Mr.  Cole- 
man, that  he  has  always  sustained  a  good  moral  character,  both  in  Ir- 
land and  in  this  country,  and  never  made  any  secret  of  his  having  a 
wife  in  Irland. 

As  Mr.  Coleman  proposes  to  produce  other  witnesses,  Mr.  Power  is 
appointed  together  with  the  session  of  Salem,  to  take  their  evidences 
and  report  the  same  at  our  meeting  next  fall. 

The  P.b.y,  according  to  the  order  at  our  last  August's  meeting,  pro- 
ceeded to  consider  the  affair  of  Mr.  Hall  and  the  session  of  Mount- 
Pleasant;  and  after  fully  hearing  both  parties,  do  judge  that  though 
Mr.  Hall  was  disappointed  in  his  expectations,  and  might  thereby  be 
a  sufferer, 'yet  we  do  not  think  yt.  Mr.  Power  was  to  blame,  nor  that 
Mr.  Hall  had  any  just  grounds  for  using  some  expressions  reflecting 
on  Mr.  Power's  character;  and  we  further  judge  that  before  he  be  re- 
stored to  distinguishing  privileges  he  acknowledge  his  rashness  in 
using  such  expressions,  and  that  he  be  admonished  by  the  Moderator. 
To  this  judgment  Mr.  Hall  submitted,  and  was  admonished  accord- 
ingly. 


MINUTES   OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY.  ^9 

The  P.b.y  finding  that  there  is  no  good  grounds  to  expect  that  the 
affair  between  Mr.  Clark  and  Lebanon  congregation  will  be  comforta- 
bly settled;  the  P.b.y  do  therefore  judge  that  the  pastoral  relation  be- 
tween him  and  that  congregation  ought  to  be,  and  is  hereby  disolved ; 
and  enjoin  them  to  produce  a  settlement  with  Mr.  Clark  at  our  next 
meeting :  and  Mr.  Clark  is  hereby  appointed  to  preach  in  that  congre- 
gation on  a  week  day,  and  Mr.  Sheilds  to  read  this  minute. 

Adjourned  to  meet  to-morrow  morning  at  8  o'clock.  Concluded 
with  Prayer. 

Friday  ye  \Zt1i  of  April. 

The  P.b.y  met  according  to  adjournment  U.  P.  P.  S.  Q.  S. 

Ordered  to  read  the  minutes  of  the  last  session. 

It  appears  by  a  settlement  between  Mr.  Smith  and  his  congregation 
of  Buffalo,  that  sd.  congregation  was  indebted  to  him  on  the  ist  of 
April  last  the  just  and  full  sum  of  eighty  five  Pounds,  four  shillings 
and  four  pence. 

It  appears  by  a  settlement  between  Mr.  Smith  and  his  congregation 
of  Cross-Creek,  that  there  remains  due  to  him  from  sd.  congregation 
at  the  i st  of  April  last  ,£79.  19.  5. 

Mr.  Dunlap  produces  a  settlement  with  the  congregation  of  Laurel 
Hill,  whereby  it  appears  that  there  was  due  to  him  from  sd.  congre- 
gation on  the  ist  of  Septembr  last,  and  still  remains  due  the  just  and 
full  sum  of  ,£102.  2.  n. 

Mr.  Finley  reports  that  there  was  due  to  him  from  Rehoboth  con- 
gregation at  the  ist  of  Novembr  last  the  just  and  full  sum  of  £S3- 
12.  9. 

Mr.  Power  produces  a  settlement  with  the  congregation  of  Seweekly 
whereby  it  appears  that  there  is  due  to  him  from  sd.  congregation  the 
sum  of  jQ66.  17.  5. 

Mr.  Power  reports  that  there  is  due  to  him  from  the  congregation  of 
Mount-Pleasant  against  the  ist  of  May  next  the  just  and  full  sum  of 
£90-  7-  6. 

Mr.  Clark  reports  that  there  was  due  to  him  from  Bethel  congrega- 
tion at  the  ist  of  Octobr  last,  and  still  remains  due  the  sum  of  £63. 
7.  o. 

Mr.  Barr  produces  settlements  whereby  it  appears  that  there  is  due 
to  him  from  the  congregation  of  Pittsburgh  at  the  25th  of  Octobr  -86, 
the  sum  of  ,£17.  12.  9.  And  from  the  congregation  of  Pitts-township 
^28.  9.  8. 

Ordered  that  those  who  have  not  produced  settlements  with  their 
congregations  bring  them  in  at  our  next  meeting. 


40  MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 


A  refference  being  brought  from  Lebanon  Session  respecting  a  cer- 
tain John  Barnet,  the  consideration  whereof  was  deffered  untill  this 
meeting;  but  he  not  attending,  the  P. b.y  further  deffer  it  untill 'our 
next  meeting ;  and  cite  him  to  attend. 

Mr.  Patterson  is  appointed  to  prepare  a  popular  sermon  on  i.  Joh. 
5.  4.  and  Mr.  McGready  a  popular  sermon  on  Rom.  5.  20  to  be  deliv- 
ered at  our  next  meeting. 

Adjourned  to  meet  at  Chartiers  ye  2d  tuesday  of  August  next. 
Concluded  with  Prayer. 

Chartiers,  Tuesday  August  ye  \2th,  1788. 

The  P. b.y  met  according  to  adjournment  U.  P.  P.  S.  the  Revd. 
Messrs.  James  Finley,  John  Clark,  Joseph  Smith,  John  McMillan, 
James  Power,  Thaddeus  Dod,  and  James  Dunlap. 

Elders,  John  Shannon,  James  Edger,  John  McDowell,  Andrew 
Freazor,  and  William  McFarlin. 

Absent  the  Revd.  Mr.  Samuel  Barr. 

The  P. b.y  was  opened  with  a  sermon  on  1.  Joh.  5.  4.  by  Mr.  Pat- 
terson. 

Mr.  McGready  also  delivered  a  sermon  on  Rom.  5.  20.  as  appointed 
at  our  last  meeting;  both  of  which  the  P. b.y  sustain  as  parts  of  trial. 

Supplications  for  supplies  were  brought  in  and  read  from  Long-run, 
Lower  George's  Creek,  and  Unity. 

Applications  for  supplies  from  Mill-Creek,  Buffalo,  Short-Creek, 
Racoon,  Mingo-Creek,  Mantures,  Polke-run,  Three  Ridges,  Forks  of 
Wheeling,  and  Muddy-Creek. 

Adjourned  to  meet  to-morrow  morning  at  9  o'clock.  Concluded 
with  Prayer. 

Wednesday  August  ye  13///. 

The  P. b.y  met  according  to  adjournment     U.  P.  P.  S.  Q.  S. 

Ordered  to  read  the  minutes  of  the  last  session. 

Ordered  to  read  the  minutes  of  the  last  meeting  of  P. b.y. 

Mr.  Smith's  and  Mr.  Dod's  reasons  for  not  attending  our  last  meet 
ing  are  sustained. 

Mr.  Power  informs  the  P. b.y  that  the  affair  between  William  Ham 
ilton  and  Geo.  Glen  is  settled. 

Mr.  Clark  fulfilled  his  appointment  at  Lebanon,  and  informs  the 
P. b.y  that  Mr.  Sheilds  fulfilled  his;  and  that  no  settlement  has  yet 
been  obtained. 

Mr.  McMillan  produces  settlements  whereby  it  appears  that  there 
is  due  to  him  from  the  congregation  of  Pidgeon-Creek  ye  just  &  full 
sum  of  ,£63.  o.  4.  which  became  due  the   1st  of  Novembr,  1787.  and 


MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 


4' 


from  the  congregation  of  Chartiers  the  just  and  full  sum  of  ^"62.  15. 
1  1.  \vc.  became  due  ye  1st  of  Jan.  1788. 

The  consideration  of  the  affair  respecting  John  Barnet  deferred  till 
our  next  meeting. 

The  P. b.y  having  received  sufficient  testimonials  in  favour  of  Messrs. 
Joseph  Patterson  and  James  McGready,  of  their  having  gone  through 
a  regular  course  of  litrature,  of  their  good  moral  character,  and  of 
their  being  in  the  communion  of  the  Church,  proceeded  to  take  the 
usual  parts  of  trial  for  their  licensure :  and  they  having  given  satisfac- 
tion as  to  their  accomplishments  in  litrature,  as  to  their  experimental 
acquaintance  with  religion,  and  as  to  their  proficiency  in  divinity  and 
other  studies;  the  P. b.y  did,  and  hereby  do  express  their  approbation 
of  all  those  parts  of  trial:  and  they  having  adopted  the  Confession  of 
faith  of  this  Church,  and  satisfactorily  answered  the  questions  appointed 
to  be  put  to  Candidates  to  be  licensed,  the  P. b.y  did,  and  hereby  do 
license  them,  the  sd.  Joseph  Patterson  and  James  McGready,  to  preach 
the  Gospel  of  Christ  as  probationers  for  the  holy  Ministry  within  the 
bounds  of  this  P. b.y,  or  wherever  they  shall  be  orderly  called. 

Mr.  Patterson  appointed  to  preach  at  Mantures  ye  3d  Sab.  of  August,  at  Short- 
Cieek  the  4th,  at  Muddy-Creek  ye  5th,  at  Lower  George's  Creek  ye  1st  Sab.  of 
Septembr,  at  Upper  George's  Creek  ye  2d,  at  Sandy-Creek  ye  3d,  at  Potato 
Garden  ye  1st  Sab.  of  Octobr. 

Mr.  McGready  appointed  to  supply  at  Long-run  ye  5th  Sab.  of  August,  at 
Polke-run  ye  1st  Sab.  of  Septembr,  at  Unity  ye  2d,  at  Bethel  on  Blacklick  ye 
3d,  at  Uonogal  ye  4th,  at  Mill  Creek  ye  1st  Sab.  of  Octobr. 

Application  being  made  to  this  P. b.y  for  their  judgment  in  the  follow- 
ing case,  viz :  Whether  ministers  ought,  in  the  administration  of  P>aptism, 
to  require  the  Parents  to  promise  to  perform  certain  duties,  or  only  to 
recommend  the  performance  of  them ?  The  P. b.y  are  unanimously 
of  the  opinion  that  it  is  the  duty  of  ministers,  not  only  to  recommend, 
but  to  require  of  Parents  a  solemn  promise  that  they  will  thro'  grace 
conscientiously  perform  certain  duties  which  are  usually  mentioned  on 
such  occasions. 

Adjourned  to  meet  at  Rehoboth  the  3d  tuesday  of  October  next. 
Concluded  with  Prayer. 

Rehoboth  Tuesday  Octobr  ye  21st,  1788. 

The  P. b.y  met  according  to  adjournment  U.  P.  P.  S.  The  Revd. 
Messrs.  James  Finley,  John  Clark,  Joseph  Smith,  John  McMillan  and 
James  Dunlap. 

Elders,  Edward  Cook,  James  Dinsmore,  James  Price,  William 
McComb,  John  Parker. 


42  MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    RPESBYTERY. 

Absent  the  Revd.  Messrs.  James  Power,  Thaddeus  Dod,  and  Sam- 
uel Barr. 

The  P.b.y  was  opened  with  a  sermon  on  Jer.  10.  25.  by  Mr.  Dunlap. 

Mr.  Smith  is  continued  Moderator  and  Mr.  McMillan  Clerk  pro 
tempore. 

The  P.b.y  proceeded  to  receive  supplications  for  supplies. 

Supplications  for  supplies  were  brought  in  and  read  from  Sandy- 
Creek,  Crab  Orchard,  Salem,  Fairfield,  Long-run,  Three  Ridges,  forks 
of  Wheeling,  Buffalo,  Short  Creek,  Mantures,  Racoon,  Upper  & 
Lower  George's  Creek,  Polke-run,  Morgan-town,  and  Muddy  Creek. 

Applications  for  supplies  were  made  from  King's  Creek,  Bethel  on 
Blacklick,  Mingo-Creek,  the  heads  of  Buffalo,  Mouth  of  Racoon, 
White  thorn,  Unity,  South  fork  of  ten-mile. 

Mr.  Power  is  now  come,  his  reasons  for  not  coming  sooner  are  sus- 
tained. 

Ordered  to  read  the  minutes  of  our  last  spring's  meeting  respecting 
supplies. 

The  members  and  Probationers  have  fulfilled  their  appointments. 

Ordered  to  read  the  minutes  of  the  last  meeting  of  P.b.y. 

Mr.  Clark  reports  that  no  settlement  has  yet  been  obtained  with 
Lebanon  congregation. 

Mr.  Barnet  not  being  yet  come  his  affair  is  deferred. 

Adjourned  to  meet  to-morrow  morning  at  9  o'clock.  Concluded 
with  Prayer. 

Wednesday,  Octobr  ye  2zd. 

The  P.b.y  met  according  to  adjournment  U.  P.  P.  S.  Q.  S. 

Mr.  Dod  and  Mr.  Barr  are  now  come,  their  reasons  for  not  coming 
sooner  sustained:  their  Elders  are  Stephen  Cook,  and  Thomas  Sands. 

Mr.  Barr's  reasons  for  not  attending  our  last  meeting  are  sustained. 

Ordered  to  read  the  minutes  of  the  last  session. 

The  P.b.y  proceeded  to  the  choice  of  a  Moderator  and  Clerk  for  the 
ensuing  year;  whereupon  Mr.  Dod  was  chosen  Moderator  and  Mr. 
Power  Clerk. 

Ordered  that  the  act  of  Synod  respecting  the  settlement  of  Litigious 
suits  in  the  congregation  under  their  care  be  published  and  recom- 
mended both  by  the  members  of  P.b.y,  and  the  Probationers  under 
their  care. 

Mr.  Finley  is  appointed  to  attend  at  Lebanon  congregation  ye  first 
Monday  of  Decembr  next  in  order  to  obtain  a  settlement  between 
Mr.  Clark  &  sd.  congregation :  and  Mr.  Clark  is  appointed  to  preach 
in  sd.  congregation  the  4th  Sab.  of  Novembr,  and  inform  them  of  Mr. 
Finley's  appointment. 


MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY.  43 

Mr.  Brice  appointed  to  supply  at  Muddy  Creek  ye  4th  Sab.  of  October,  at  the 
S.  fork  of  ten-mile  ye  1st  Sab.  of  Novembr,  at  Mingo  Creek  ye  3d,  at  the  three 
Ridges  and  forks  of  Wheeling  ye  4th  &_  5,  and  1st  &  2d  Sab.  of  Decembr,  at 
Unity  &  Salem  ye  4th  of  Decembr,  ye  1st,  2d,  &  3d  Sab.  of  January,  at  King's 
Creek  and  Mill  Creek  ye  1st,  2d,  3d,  &  4th  of  Febuary,  at  Upper  and  lower 
George's  Creek  ye  2d,  4th,  &  5th  of  March,  at  Morgan  town  ye  3d  Sab.  of  March, 
at  Buffalo  ye  1st  Sab.  of  April. 

Mr.  Hughs  appointed  to  supply  at  Lower  George's  Creek  ye  1st  Sab.  of  No- 
vembr, ye  2d  at  the  heads  of  Buffalo,  ye  3d  at  Sandy  Creek,  ye  4th  at  Crab- 
orchard,  ye  5U1  at  Upper  George's  Creek,  ye  1st  Sab.  of  Decembr  at  the  S.  fork 
of  ten  mile,  ye  2d,  3d,  &  4th  at  Racoon  and  mantures,  ye  1st  Sab.  of  Jan.  at  King's 
Creek,  ye  2d  at  Mill  Creek,  ye  3d  at  the  three  Ridges,  ye  4th  at  the  forks  of 
Wheeling,  the  1st  of  Feb.  at  Buffalo,  ye  2d  at  Short  Creek,  ye  3d  at  ye  mouth 
of  Racoon.  The  3d  Sab.  of  March  at  Long-run,  ye  4th  at  Salem,  ye  5th  at 
Bethel  on  blacklick,  ye  1st  Sab.  of  April  at  Fairfield,  and  ye  2d  at  Donegal. 

Mr.  Patterson  appointed  to  supply  at  Unity  ye  4th  Sab.  of  Octobr,  ye  1st  Sab. 
of  Novembr  at  Salem,  ye  2d  at  Bethel,  ye  3d  at  Fairfield,  ye  4th  at  White  thorn, 
ye  5th  at  Polke-run.  The  1st  Sab.  of  Decembr  at  Long-run,  ye  2d,  31!,  &  4th  at 
Mill  Creek  and  King's  Creek.  The  1st,  2d,  3d,  &  4th  Sab.s  of  January  at  Buf- 
falo and  Short  Creek.  The  1st,  2d,  3d,  &  4th  Sab.s  of  Feb.y  at  Racoon  and 
Mantures.  The  1st  &  2d  Sab.  of  March,  at  the  three  Ridges  and  Wheeling,  ye 
3d  at  the  heads  of  Buffalo,  ye  4th  at  the  mouth  of  Racoon,  ye  5th  at  Morgan - 
town.     The  1st  &  2d  Sab.  of  April  at  Upper  and  Lower  George's  Creek. 

Mr.  Finley  appointed  to  supply  at  White-thorn  ye  3d  Sab.  of  March. 

Mr.  Clark,  at  Mingo  Creek  ye  2d  Sab.  of  Decembr,  at  Long-run  ye  1st  of  April. 

Mr.  Dunlap,  at  Sandy  Creek  ye  3d  Sab.  of  March. 

Mr.  McMillan  appointed  to  supply  at  Poike-run  ye  3d  Sab.  of  Novembr,  at 
Muddy  Creek  ye  1st  Sab.  of  April. 

Mr.  Dod,  at  Sandy-Creek  ye  2d  Sab.  of  Novembr,  at  Crab-orchard  ye  3d. 

Mr.  Barr,  at  the  mouth  of  Racoon  ye  2d  Sab.  of,  March. 

Mr.  Smith,  at  Upper  Geo.  Creek  ye  4th  Sab.  of  Octobr,  at  Mill  Creek  ye  5th 
of  March. 

Mi.  Power,  at  Salem  ye  2d  Sab.  of  Decembr. 

Messrs.  Finley,  Power,  and  Dunlap  are  appointed  a  Committee  for 
the  ensuing  year  for  the  examination  and  appointment  of  such  minis- 
ters and  Candidates  as  may  come  into  our  bounds. 

An  appeal  from  a  judgment  of  the  Session  of  Bethel  congregation 
was  brought  in  by  Hugh  Sterling  and  read  together  with  all  the  papers 
relative  thereunto.  ' 

The  P.  b.y  having  maturely  considered  the  matter,  and  also  enquired 
at  the  Moderator  of  the  Session,  and  at  Mr.  Clark  who  was  present  at 
the  time,  respecting  the  manner  in  which  Mr.  Titball  submitted  to  the 
judgment  of  the  Session,  and  found  yt.  both  agreed  that  Mr.  Titbal 
delared  that  he  did  not  remember  his  denying  his  promise  to  give  the 
order;  but  if  he  did,  it  must  have  been  in  a  passion,  or  without  due 


44  MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESI'.YTERY. 

consideration,  &  was  a  deviation  from  the  truth  in  words,  tho'  not  in 
design,  and  that  the  submission  was  not  therefore  absolute  but  condi- 
tional. 

The  P.b.y  maturely  deliberating  on  the  whole  do  unanimously  con- 
clude that  ye  Session,  are  defective  in  their  minutes,  and  ought  to  have 
been  more  cautious  in  their  judgment  respecting  Mr.  Titbal. 

In  other  respects  we  see  no  reason  to  alter  their  judgment  with  re- 
gard to  Hugh  Sterling.  The  P.b.y  order  that  Mr.  Clark  read  this 
judgment,  together  with  the  judgment  of  the  Session  in  the  congrega- 
tion of  Bethel. 

Adjourned  to  meet  to-morrow  morning  at  9  o'clock.  Concluded 
with  Prayer. 

Thursday  Octobr  ye  23^. 

The  P.b.y  met  according  to  adjournment     U.  P.  P.  S.  Q.  S. 

Ordered  to  read  the  minutes  of  the  last  session. 

Application  having  been  made  by  Mr.  Dunlap  for  a  dismission  from 
the  congregation  of  Delap's  Creek:  the  P.b.y  order  that  the  congrega- 
tion be  notified  hereof,  and  attend  at  our  next  Spring's  meeting,  to 
shew  reason,  if  any  they  have,  why  Mr.  Uunlap's  request  should  not 
be  granted. 

The  P.b.y  taking  into  their  serious  consideration  the  declension  of 
vital  religion  amongst  us,  the  spreading  of  error,  the  threatening  aspect 
of  divine  Providence  in  respect  of  the  seasons,  and  the  great  danger 
we  are  in  of  provoking  God  to  withdraw  the  gracious  influences  of 
his  Spirit,  do  therefore  think  it  their  incumbant  duty  to  appoint  a  day 
of  fasting  and  prayer  to  be  observed  in  their  respective  congregations, 
and  vacancies  under  their  care,  to  implore  a  plentiful  out-pouring  of 
divine  influences  upon  the  Church  in  general,  and  upon  this  infant 
Church  in  this  land  in  particular;  and  at  the  same  time  to  acknowledge 
with  gratitude  the  many  mercies,  both  special  and  common  conferred 
upon  us,  and  deprecate  the  judgments  which  now  threaten  us. 

The  P.b.y  do  therefore  appoint  the  third  Thursday  of  Novembr 
next  to  be  observed  for  the  above  purposes. 

Mr.  McGready  having  obtained  leave  to  travel  to  Carolina  during 
the  ensuing  winter:  Mr.  McMillan  is  appointed  to  furnish  him  with 
suitable  credentials. 

Adjourned  to  meet  at  Chartiers  the  3d  Wednesday  of  January  next. 
Concluded  with  Prayer. 

Chartiers  Wednesday  ye  2  \st  of  January  1789. 
The   P.b.y  met  according  to  adjournment  U.    P.  P.  S.   the  Revd. 
Messrs.  Joseph  Smith,  John  McMillan  and  Thaddeus  Dod. 


MINUTES   OF   THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY.  45 

Elders,  Joseph  Vance  and  Thomas  Marquis. 

Absent  the  Revd.  Messrs.  James  Finley,  John  Clark,  James  Power, 
James  Dunlap,  and  Samuel  Barr. 

The  P.b.y  was  opened  with  a  sermon  on  Act.  16.  31   by  Mr.  Dod. 
The  Stated  Clerk  being  absent,  Mr.  McMillan  is  chosen  Clerk  pro 
tempore. 

Mr.  John  McPherrin  having  at  our  last  meeting  offered  himself  to 
be  taken  on  trials  in  order  to  his  being  licensed  to  preach  the  Gospel ; 
the  P.b.y  conversed  with  him  upon  his  experimental  acquaintance  with 
religion,  and  proposed  to  him  several  cases  of  Conscience,  and  having 
obtained  satisfaction  on  these  points,  agree  to  take  him  on  trials,  and 
appointed  him  to  prepare  an  exegesis  on  this  theme,  num  Christus  qua 
mediator  adorandus  sit,  to  be  delivered  at  this  meeting :  which  being 
read  was  sustained  as  a  part  of  trials. 

Adjourned  to  meet  to-morrow  morning  at  9  o'clock.  Concluded 
with  Prayer. 

Thursday  ye  220!  of  Jan. 
The  P.b.y  met  according  to  adjournment  U.  P.  P.  S.  Q.  S. 
Ordered  to  read  the  minutes  of  the  last  session. 
Mr.  Samuel  Porter  having  offered  himself  to  be  taken  on  trials  in 
order  to  his  being  licensed  to  preach  the  Gospel.     The  P.b.y  having 
received  sufficient  testimonials  of  his  good  moral  conduct,  and  of  his 
being  a  regular  member  of  the  Church,  proceeded  to  converse  with 
him  upon  his  experimental  acquaintance  with  religion,  and  proposed 
to  him  several  cases  of  Conscience;  and  having  obtained  satisfaction 
on  these  points,  agreed  to  take  him  on  trials. 

The  P.b.y  proceeded  to  examine  Messrs.  McPherrin  and  Portef  on 
the  Latin  and  Greek  languages,  on  Logick,  and  some  considerable 
length  on  Divinity;  in  all  which  they  obtained  satisfaction,  and  sustain 
them  as  parts  of  trial. 

Mr.  McPherrin  is  appointed  to  prepare  an  homily  on  Matt.  5.  8.  and 
a  presbyterial  exercise  on  Rom.  3.  25.  to  be  delivered  at  our  next 
meeting. 

Mr.  Porter  is  appointed  to  prepare  an  exegesis  on  this  theme,  An 
lapsus  Adami  omnibus  ejus  posteris,  naturali  generatione  ab  eo  oriundis 
imputatur:  to  be  delivered  at  our  next  meeting. 

Adjourned  to  meet  at  Pidgeon  Creek  the  3d  tuesday  of  April  next. 
Concluded  with  Prayer. 

Pidgeon  Creek  Tuesday  ye  21st  of  April  1789. 
The  P.b.y  met  according  to  adjournment  U.  P.  P.  S. 
the  Revd.  Messrs.   John  Clark,  John  McMillan  &  James  Dunlap. 


46  MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 


Elders,  John  Allen  and  Patrick  Scott. 

Absent  the  Revd.  Messrs.  James  Finley,  Joseph  Smith,  James  Power, 
Thaddeus  Dod  and  Samuel  Barr. 

The  P.b.y  was  opened  with  a  sermon  on  Jonah,  i.  6.  by  Mr.  Pat. 
terson. 

The  stated    Moderator  and  Clerk    being   absent    Mr.    Punlap  was 
chosen  Moderator  and  Mr.  McMillan  Clerk  pro  tempore. 

The  P.b.y  proceeded  to  take  in  supplications  for  supplies;  where- 
upon suppplications  were  brought  in  and  read  from  Racoon,  Long-run, 
Polke-run,  Congruity,  the  forks  of  Cheat,  Sandy-Creek,  and  Crab- 
Orchard,  Delap's  Creek  and  George's  Creek,  and  Bethel  on  blacklick. 
Mr.  Power  is  now  come,  his  reasons  for  not  coming  sooner  are  sus- 
tained. 

Adjourned  to  meet  to-morrow  morning  at  9  o'clock.  Concluded 
with  Prayer. 

Wednesday  April  ye  2  2d. 
The  P.b.y  met  according  to  adjournment  U.  P.  P.  S.  Q.  S. 
Mr.  Smith  is  now  come,  his  reasons  for  not  coming  sooner  are  sus- 
tained: his  Elder  is  John  Cowan. 

Ordered  to  read  the  minutes  of  the  last  session. 
A  Call  for  Mr.  Joseph   Patterson  from  the  united  congregations  of 
Upper  Racoon  and  Mantures-run  was  brought  in  and  read. 

A  Call  for  Mr.  Joseph  Patterson  from  the  united  congregations  of 
Unity  and  Salem  was  brought  in  and  read. 

Both  these  calls  were  presented  by  the  P.b.y  to  Mr.  Patterson, 
which  he  took  under  consideration. 

A  Call  for  Mr.  James  Hughs  from  the  united  congregations  of  Short 
Creek  and  lower  Buffalo: 

Another  from  the  united  congregations  of  Donegal,  Fairfield  and 
Wheatfield:  another  from  the  united  congregations  of  New-Providence 
and  the  S.  fork  of  Ten-mile  were  brought  in,  and  being  read  were  pre- 
sented by  the  P.b.y  to  him,  and  he  took  them  under  consideration. 

A  Call  for  Mr.  John  Brice  from  the  united  congregation  of  Three 
Ridges,  and  forks  of  Wheeling:  another  from  the  united  congregations 
of  Mill  Creek  and  King's  Creek,  were  brought  in  and  read,  and  being 
presented  to  him  by  the  P.b.y,  he  took  them  under  consideration. 

Ordered  that  the  minutes  of  the  meeting  of  P.b.y  last  fall  be  now 
read. 

Mr.  Clark  reports  that  though  Mr.  Finley  attended  at  Lebanon  ac- 
cording to  appointment,  yet  no  settlement  has  as  yet  been  obtained 
with  that  congregation. 


MINUTES   OF   THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY.  47 

Messrs.  Hughs,  Brice  and  Patterson  have  fulfilled  their  appoint- 
ments. 

The  members  present  have  fulfilled  their  appointments  except  Mr. 
Dunlap  whose  reasons  for  which  omission  are  sustained. 

The  congregation  of  Delap's-Creek  appeared  by  their  commissioner, 
and  signified  that  they  had  no  reasons  to  offer  why  Mr.  Dunlap  should 
not  be  dismissed,  especially  since  he  manifests  an  unwillingness  to  re- 
main with  them  any  longer;  and  altho'  the  P.b.y  can  not  justify  his 
conduct  in  forsaking  that  congregation  without  a  regular  dismission, 
yet  as  we  do  not  think  that  his  continuance  there  would  be  for  edifica- 
tion; we  do  therefore  judge  that  the  pastoral  relation  between  him 
and  that  congregation  ought  to  be,  and  is  hereby  dissolved. 

Mr.  Dod  and  Mr.  Barr  are  now  come,  their  reasons  for  not  coming 
sooner  are  sustained.      Mr.  Dod's  Elder  is  Daniel  Extell. 

Adjourned  to  meet  to-morrow  morning  at  9  o'clock.  Concluded 
with  Prayer. 

Thursday  April  ye  23d. 

The  P.b.y  met  according  to  adjournment  U.  P.  P.  S.  Q.  S. 

Ordered  to  read  the  minutes  of  the  last  session. 

Mr.  Hughs  gave  up  the  Call  from  Donegal,  Fairfield  and  Wheat 
field. 

Mr.  Dod  fulfilled  his  appointments. 

Mr.  Barr's  reasons  for  not  fulfilling  his  appointments  are  sustained. 

Ordered  to  proceed  in  reading  the  minutes  of  the  last  fall's  meeting 
of  P.b.y. 

Mr.  Barr  appointed  to  supply  at  Mingo-Creek  the  4th  Sab.  of  April. 

Mr.  Clark  appointed  to  supply  at  Long-run  ye  4th  Sab.  of  May:  and  one 
Sab.  at  discretion. 

Mr.  Smith  appointed  to  supply  at  Mill  Creek  the  4th  Sab.  of  August,  and  to 
administer  the  Sacrament  of  the  Supper  :  and  one  Sab.  at  discretion. 

Mr.  McMillan  appointed  to  supply  at  Unity  the  4th  Sab.  of  June  :  at  Delap's 
Creek  the  4th  Sab.  of  August  and  administer  the  sacrament  of  the  supper. 

Mr.  Dunlap  to  supply  at  Sandy-Creek  the  2d  Sab.  of  May,  at  George's  Creek 
the  1st  Sab.  of  September. 

Mr.  Patterson  gave  up  the  Call  from  Unity  and  Salem  congregations, 
and  declares  his  acceptance  of  the  Call  from  the  united  congregations 
of  Upper  Racoon  and  mantures  provided  that  some  difficulties  now 
subsisting  be  removed  before  our  next  meeting. 

Messrs.  Brice  Hughs  and  Patterson  are  appointed  to  supply  as  much 
as  they  can  conveniently  in  those  congregations  from  whom  the)  have 
received  Calls  untill  our  next  meeting.    . 


48  MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 

Mr.  Clark  produced  a  settlement  with  Bethel  congregation  whereby 
it  appears  that  there  is  due  to  him  from  sd.  congregation  the  just  and 
full  sum  of  ^"45. 1 8. 5.  which  became  due  the  1st  of  Octobr  last. 

Mr.  McMillan  produced  settlements  whereby  it  appears  that  there 
was  due  to  him  from  Chartiers  congregation  on  the  1st  of  Febuary  last 
ye  sum  of  ^74.8.0.  and  from  the  congregation  of  Pidgeon  Creek  the 
sum  of  ,£70.9.6.  which  became  due  the  1st  of  Novembr  last. 

Mr.  Power  produces  a  settlement  with  Mount  Pleasant  congregation 
whereby  it  appears  that  there  will  be  due  to  him  on  the  first  of  May 
next  ye  sum  of  ^80.9.0. 

Mr.  Smith,  Mr.  Dunlap  and  Mr.  Barr  produced  no  settlements  with 
their  congregations. 

The  P.b.y  find  that  the  congregations  are  satisfied  with  the  diligence 
and  care  of  their  respective  Pastors. 

Mr.  Finley  and  Mr.  Power,  together  with  Mr.  Cook  and  Mr.  Haird 
Elders  are  appointed  to  represent  this  P.b.y  in  general  Assembly. 

The  P.b.y  having  had  frequent  applications  made  to  them  respecting 
the  settlement  of  places  of  worship :  in  order  to  prevent  waste  of  time 
about  this  matter  in  future,  the  P.b.y  now  give  it  as  their  opinion,  that 
in  general,  where  congregations  are  in  union  with  each  other,  their 
houses  of  worship  ought  not  to  be  less  than  eight  miles  apart,  and 
where  the  congregations  are  not  in  union,  nor  expect  to  be,  that  their 
places'of  worship  ought  not  to  be  less  than  nine  miles  apart. 

Application  having  been  made  by  Mr.  Barr  for  a  dismission  from 
the  united  congregations  of  Pittsburgh  and  Pitt's-township  :  the  P.b.y 
order  that  the  congregations  be  notified  hereof,  and  attend  at  our  next 
meeting  to  shew  reason,  if  any  they  have,  why  Mr.  Barr's  request 
should  not  be  ganted. 

Ordered  to  read  the  minutes  of  the  last  meeting  of  P.b.y. 

Messrs.  Clark's,  Power's,  Dunlap's  and  Barr's  reasons  for  not 
attending  our  last  meeting  are  sustained. 

Mr.  McPherrin  brought  in  and  read  the  homily  and  presbeterial 
exercise  on  the  subjects  appointed  him  at  our  last  meeting,  which  were 
sustained  as  parts  of  trial. 

Adjourned  to  meet  to-morrow  morning  at  9  o'clock.  Concluded 
with  Prayer. 

Friday  jy<?  2\th  of  April. 

The  P.b.y  met  according  to  adjournment  U.  P.  P.  S.  Q.  S. 
Ordered  to  read  the  minutes  of  the  last  session. 
Ordered  to  proceed  in  reading  the  minutes  of  the  last  meeting  of 
P.b.y. 


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Mr.  Porter  brought  in  and  read  the  exegesis  on  the  subject  appointed 
him  at  our  last  meeting,  which  was  sustained  as  a  part  of  trials. 

Mr.  Robert  Marshel  having  offered  himself  to  be  taken  on  trials 
in  order  to  his  being  licensed  to  preach  the  Gospel :  The  P.b.y  having 
received  sufficient  testimonials  of  his  good  moral  character,  and  of  his 
being  a  regular  member  of  the  Church ;  proceeded  to  converse  with 
him  upon  his  experimental  acquaintance  with  religion,  and  proposed  to 
him  several  cases  of  Conscience,  and  having  obtained  satisfaction  on 
these  points,  agreed  to  take  him  on  trials. 

The  P.b.y  proceeded  to  examine  Mr.  Marshel  on  the  Latin  and 
Greek  languages;  and  Mr.  McPherrin  and  Mr.  Porter  with  him  on 
natural  and  moral  Philosophy,  in  all  which  having  obtained  satisfaction, 
they  sustain  them  as  parts  of  trial. 

Mr.  McPherrin  is  appointed  to  prepare  a  lecture  on  Jam.  2.  14-26, 
and  a  popular  sermon  on  1.  Joh.  4.  18.  to  be  delivered  at  our  August 
meeting. 

Mr.  Porter  is  appointed  to  prepare  an  homily  on  1.  Cor.  2.  14.  and 
a  presbeterial  exercise  on  Heb.  2.  14  to  be  delivered  at  our  August 
meeting. 

Mr.  Marshel  is  appointed  to  prepare  an  exegesis  on  this  theme  An 
constat  fidei  essentia  in  persuasione  quod  remisa  nobis  peccata,  et 
nostrum  Christus  sit:  and  an  homily  on,Rev.  3.  20  to  be  delivered  at 
our  August  meeting. 

Adjourned  to  meet  at  Chartiers  on  the  4th  Monday  of  May  next. 
Concluded  with  Prayer. 

Chartiers  Monday^  25/^  of  May  1789. 

The  P.b.y  met  according  to  adjournment  U.  P.  P.  S  the  Revd. 
Messrs.  Joseph  Smith,  John  McMillan  and  Samuel  Barr. 

Elders  James  Brice,  Hugh  Scott  and  James  Wilson. 

Absent  the  Revd.  Messrs.  James  Finley,  John  Clark,  James  Power, 
Thaddeus  Dod  and  James  Dunlap. 

The  P.b.y  was  opened  with  a  sermon  on  Matt.  26.  41,  by  Mr. 
Patterson. 

The  Stated  Moderator  and  Clerk  not  being  present  Mr.  Smith  was 
chosen  Moderator  and  Mr.  McMillan  Clerk  pro  tempore. 

Mr.  Patterson  reports  that  those  difficulties  which  subsisted  in  the 
congregations  of  Upper  Racoon  and  Mantures  are  now  removed. 

Mr.  Patterson  having  accepted  the  Call  from  upper  Racoon  and 
Mantures  run,  he  is  appointed  to  prepare  a  discourse  on  Jam.  3.  6,  to 
be  delivered  at  our  August  meeting,  as  part  of  (trials)  in  order  to 
ordination. 


5<D  MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 


Mr.  Hughs  declares  his  acceptance  of  the  Call  from  lower  Buffalo 
and  short  Creek,  and  is  therefore  appointed  to  prepare  a  discourse  on 
i.  Joh.  i.  7,  latter  clause,  to  be  delivered  at  our  next  fall's  meeting  as 
a  part  of  trials  in  order  to  ordination. 

Mr.  Brice  declares  his  acceptance  of  the  Call  from  the  Three  Ridges 
and  the  Forks  of  Wheeling,  and  is  therefore  appointed  to  prepare  a 
discourse  on  Joh.  15.  4,  to  be  delivered  at  our  next  fall's  meeting  as  a 
part  of  trials  in  order  to  ordination. 

Mr.  Smith  produces  a  settlement  with  his  congregation  of  Cross 
Creek,  whereby  it  appears  that  they  were  indebted  to  him  on  the  1st 
of  April  last  ye  sum  of  ^88.0.1. 

Mr.  Clark  is  now  come,  his  reasons  for  not  coming  sooner  are  sus- 
tained. 

A  number  of  Commissioners  appeared  from  Pittsburgh  in  conse- 
quence of  Mr.  Barr's  application  for  a  dismission :  and  it  appearing 
evident  to  P.b.y  that  there  were  some  difficulties  which  could  not  be 
properly  settled  without  a  meeting  on  the  spot;  the  P.b.y  therefore 
agreed  to  defer  all  further  proceedings  in  that  affair  for  the  present, 
to  meet  at  Pittsburgh  on  the  second  tuesday  of  June,  and  to  send 
notice  to  the  absent  members. 

Adjourned  to  meet  at  Pittsburgh  the  2d  tuesday  of  June.  Concluded 
with  Prayer. 

Pittsburgh  June  ye  gth,  1789. 

The  P.b.y  met  according  to  adjournment  U.  P.  P.  S.  the  Revd. 
Messrs.  James  Finley,  John  Clark,  Joseph  Smith  and  John  McMillan 
&  Samuel  Barr. 

Absent  the  Revd.  Messrs.  James  Power,  Thaddeus  Dod  and  James 
Dunlap. 

The  P.b.y  was  opened  with  a  sermon  on  Phil.  3.  8.  by  Mr. 
McMillan. 

The  stated  Moderator  and  Clerk  being  absent,  Mr.  Finley  was 
chosen  Moderator  and  Mr.  McMillan  Clerk  pro  tempore. 

Ordered  that  the  minutes  of  the  last  meeting  of  P.b.y  be  now  read. 

Mr.  Finley's  reasons  for  being  absent  from  our  last  meeting  are 
sustained. 

Mr.  Barr  produced  the  following  reasons  why  he  desired  to  be  dis- 
missed from  his  pastoral  relation  to  the  united  congregations  of  Pitts- 
burgh and  Pitt's  township  viz : 

1.  Because  he  supposes  he  may  preach  the  Gospel  elsewhere  with 
more  success. 

2.  Because  he  has  not  been  able  to  exercise  church  discipline  hav- 
ing too  few  to  support  him  in  that  branch  of  his  duty. 


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3.  Because  no  active  measures  have  been  taken  by  the  Trustees  to 
comply  with  their  agreement:  but  on  the  contrary  have  appointed  him 
to  collect  his  own  salery  for  the  last  year,  which  was  as  much  as  to 
say  that  he  might  hunt  after  his  salery  from  door  to  door,  it  was  none 
of  their  business. 

4.  Because  Robt.  Galbraith  and  John  Wilkens  Esqrs.  Elders  of  the 
church,  have  not  supported  characters  becoming  their  office ;  but  have 
indulged  themselves  in  drinking  and  Card-playing — Mr.  Wilkens  is 
charged  with  being  idle  with  women :  and  Mr.  Galbraith  has  not  set- 
tled his  accounts  with  him  for  stipend  collected  by  him  from  Octobr 
1785,  till  April  '87. 

5.  Because  William  Dunning  Elder,  besides  his  not  paying  a  strict 
attention  to  his  word,  has  not  been  scrupulous  in  altering  his  neighbours 
land-mark,  which  betrays  a  covetous  disposition,  and  unbecoming  one 
who  should  be  an  example  to  the  flock. 

Lastly.  That  since  his  application  he  has  still  more  reason  to  con- 
tinue his  resolution,  from  the  industery  of  the  above  named  Gentlemen, 
together  with  George  Wallace  Esqr.  to  render  his  labours  useless  both 
here  and  elsewhere,  by  circulating  false  reports,  and  preventing  the 
congregation  and  himself  from  worshiping  God  in  a  peaceable  manner 
in  the  house  of  worship  on  ye  Sabbath  day. 

Charges  exhibited  by  the  Session  and  Trustees  of  Pittsburgh  con- 
gregation against  the  Revd.  Samuel  Barr  in  consequence  of  his  appli- 
cation to  P.b.y  for  a  dismission  from  the  united  congregations  of  Pitts- 
burgh and  Pitt's  township :  And  in  compliance  with  a  notification 
from  P.b.y  to  the  Session  and  Trustees  of  Pittsburgh  congregation 
to  send  commissioners  to  shew  cause,  if  any  they  have,  why  sd. 
Barr  should  not  be  removed  from  his  pastoral  relation  to  them. 

1.  They  intend  to  shew  that  Mr.  Barr  has  not  had  any  reason  from 
Pittsburgh  congregation  to  make  any  such  application. 

2.  They  intend  to  shew  that  Mr.  Barr  has  not  done  his  duty  as  a 
Clergyman  to  sd.  congregation,  by  absenting  himself  from  them  at 
sundry  times,  without  the  consent  of  Session  or  congregation,  or  leave 
obtained,  or  his  business  abroad  known  to  them. 

3.  They  intend  to  shew  that  Mr.  Barr  has  not  done  his  duty  as  a 
Clergyman  by  not  visiting  the  families  of  sd.  congregation  at  their 
houses,  and  in  not  catachising  and  examining  them  as  he  ought  to  do. 

4.  They  intend  to  shew  that  Mr.  Barr  has  collected  a  considerable 
sum  of  money  in  Philadelphia  and  New-York  for  the  use  of  Pittsburgh 
congregation,  and  has  never  rendered  any  account  of  the   same,  nor 


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paid  any  part  of  it  into  the  hands  of  the  Trustees  or  to  any  other 
person  for  the  use  of  said  Church. 

Adjourned  to  meet  to  morrow  morning  at  8  o'clock.  Concluded 
with  Prayer. 

Wednesday  June  ye  \oth. 
The  P.  b.  y  met  according  to  adjournment  U.  P.  P.  S.  Q.  S. 

Ordered  to  read  the  minutes  of  the  last  session. 

Mr.  Barr  alledges  in  support  of  his  first  reason  that  he  has  preached 
the  Gospel  elsewhere  with  more  success,  and  that  it  appears  that  there 
is  little  prospect  of  his  being  useful  any  longer  in  this  place  as  the 
people  have  generally  withdrawn  from  the  public  ordinances. 

hi  answer  to  this  the  representatives  of  the  people  alledge  that  the 
fault  is  in  Mr.  Barr  and  not  in  them  :  that  it  was  his  own  misconduct 
that  disgusted  the  people,  and  occasioned  their  none  attendance  upon 
his  ministry.  In  support  of  which  they  produce  the  following  in- 
stances. 

i.  His  improper  and  imprudent  conduct  in  the  affair  of  Doctor 
Bedford's  Marriage. 

Dr.  Bedford  being  solemnly  called  upon  to  declare  the  truth  says, 
that  before  he  was  married  he  had  at  different  times  called  at  Mr. 
Barr's  house  in  order  to  get  him  to  perform  the  ceremony  ;  but  he 
being  not  at  home,  nor  known  when  he  would  return  ;  and  the  day 
being  set  and  the  Guests  bidden,  he  found  it  inconvenient  to  defer 
the  marriage  longer  :  and  therefore,  with  the  advice  of  friends,  sent 
for  Mr.   Philips,  who  came  and  performed  the  business. 

That  Mr.  Barr  returning  the  same  evening,  was  the  next  morning 
invited  to  Breckfast  with  them  :  that  when  he  came  he  behaved  in  a 
very  insulting  manner  both  towards  Mr.  Ormsby  and  Mr.  Philips,  as 
he.  sd.   Bedford,  was  informed  by  both  these  Gentlemen. 

Mr.  Bedford  being  asked  whether  Mr.  Barr's  conduct  on  this  occa- 
sion was  the  reason  why  he  withdrew  from  the  public  ordinances?  He 
answered  that  though  this  much  disgusted  him,  yet  he  did  not  instantly 
withdraw  :  but  his  after  conduct,  taken  in  connection  with  this,  was 
the  occasion  why  he  at  last  withdrew. 

Mr.  Ormsby  being  solemnly  called  upon  to  declare  the  truth  says, 
that  when  Mr.  Barr  came  to  his  house  on  the  morning  after  his  daugh- 
ter's marriage,  he  appeared  to  be  in  anger,  and  that  his  calling  Mr. 
Philips  to  an  account  for  marrying  his  daughter  in  the  manner  he  did, 
gave  him  umbrage,  and  was  the  occasion  of  his  breaking  off  from  the 
congregation. 

Mr.  Wilkens  being  solemnly  called  upon  to  declare  the  truth  says, 


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that  being  at  Mr.  Ormsby's  on  the  morning  above  referred  to,  he  saw 
nothing  unbecoming  in  Mr.  Barr's  conduct,  though  he  apprehended 
that  Mr.  Barr  appeared  warm  in  his  conversation  with  Mr.  Philips. 

Mr.  Tanihill  being  solemnly  called  upon  to  declare  the  truth  says 
that  he  saw  nothing  unbecoming  in  Mr.  Barr's  conduct  at  Mr.  Orms- 
by's on  the  morning  above  referred  to. 

2.  His  treatment  of  Gen.  Gibson  in  the  affair  of  baptizing  his  child. 
Gen.  Gibson  being  solemnly  called  upon  to  declare  the  truth  says, 
that  he  applied  to  Mr.  Barr  to  know  whether  he  would  baptize  the 
children  of  Episcopalians  who  were  subscribers  to  him :  he  answered 
that  he  would  baptize  the  children  of  any  subscriber  upon  the  recom- 
mendation of  two  of  the  Committee.  He  then  asked  Mr.  Barr  whether 
that  would  not  give  offence  to  the  P.b. y  on  this  side  the  mountains? 
Mr.  Barr  answered  that  he  did  not  design  to  connect  himself  with  the 
P.b.y  here  as  he  knew  them  to  be  a  people  of  contracted  minds.  Af- 
terwards he  applied  to  Mr.  Barr  to  baptize  a  child  for  him,  which  he 
agreed  to  do :  but  on  the  way  between  his  house  and  Mr.  Gibson's  he 
informed  him  that  as  he  belonged  to  the  Episcopalian  Church  it  might 
give  offence  if  he  presented  the  child  to  baptism,  and  therefore  re- 
quested that  Mrs.  Gibson  might  do  it;  which  was  accordingly  done. 

Gen.  Gibson  observing  that  other  Episcopalians  had  their  children 
baptized  in  the  same  manner  that  presbeterians  had,  apprehended  that 
Mr.  Barr  must  have  some  other  reason  for  his  conduct  towards  him 
in  the  above  affair  than  what  he  had  given  him :  and  therefore  at  a 
meeting  of  the  Committee,  he  asked  Mr.  Barr  what  his  reason  was 
why  he  did  not  permit  him  to  present  his  child  in  the  usual  manner? 
Mr.  Barr  answered  that  it  was  a  point  of  delicacy,  and  refused  to  give 
him  any  reason :  and  that  this  part  of  Mr.  Barr's  conduct  was  the 
principal  occasion  of  his  breaking  off  from  the  congregation. 

Mr.  Duncan  being  solemnly  called  upon  to  declare  the  truth  says, 
that  he  heard  Gen.  Gibson  asking  Mr.  Barr  whether  he  would  baptize 
the  children  of  Episcopalians  who  subscribed  to  him:  Mr.  Barr  an 
swered  that  he  would  baptize  for  any  subscriber  upon  the  recommend- 
ation of  two  of  the  Committee. 

3.  His  conduct  in  publishing  a  piece  in  the  Gazette  subscribed  a 
Farmer. 

Col.  Byard  being  solemnly  called  upon  to  declare  the  truth  s;ivs. 
that  he  cannot  positively  say  that  Mr.  Barr  is  the  Author  of  the  piece 
above  mentioned:  but  that  it  is  generally  believed  that  he  is  the  Author 
of  it. 

Mr.  Wilkens  being  solemnly  called  upon  tn  declare   the  truth   says, 


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that  Mr.  Barr  acknowledged  to  him  that  he  was  the  Author  of  the 
piece  above  referred  to. 

Mr.  Barr  objected  against  Mr.  Wilkens  being  admitted  as  a  witness 
against  him,  because  he  looked  upon  him  as  his  accuser:  but  it  being 
made  appear  to  the  P.b.y  that  he  with  two  others  were  appointed  by 
the  Session  and  Trustees  to  transact  business  in  behalf  of  the  congre- 
gation before  the  P.b.y  they  concluded  that  Mr.  Wilken  was  not  in 
this  case  an  accuser,  and  therefore  judged  that  his  evidence  ought  to 
be  taken. 

4.  His  refusing  to  chatechise  a  bound  girl  belonging  to  Col.  Tannehill. 
Mr.  Tannehill  being  solemnly  called  upon  to  declare  the  truth  says, 

that  he  applied  to  Mr.  Barr  to  chatechise  his  bound  Girl  with  the  other 
children  of  the  congregation:  Mr.  Barr  enquired  whether  she  had 
been  baptized;  he  answered  that  she  was  not,  that  her  parents  had 
forbid  him  to  have  her  baptized  untill  she  came  to  years  of  discretion 
to  chuse  for  herself:  Mr.  Barr  replied  that  he  could  not  chatechise  her 
unless  she  was  baptized;  and  intimated  to  him  that  if  he  would  stand 
for  her  himself  he  would  baptize  her,  and  then  chatechise  her :  Mr. 
Tannehill  replied  that  he  could  not  do  that  being  forbid  by  her  parents : 
and  that  this  and  some  other  parts  of  his  conduct  was  the  occasion  of 
his  withdrawing  from  the  public  ordinances. 

Mr.  Barr  declares  that  he  remembers  nothing  of  the  above  affair, 
but  alledges  that  there  must  have  been  a  misapprehension  in  the  case. 

5.  His  refusing  to  baptize  a  child  for  Galbraith  Wilson  without 
money  being  first  given. 

Mr.  Wilson  being  solemnly  called  upon  to  declare  the  truth  says, 
that  he  applied  to  Mr.  Barr  to  baptize  his  child,  it  being  sick;  Mr. 
Barr  enquired  whether  he  was  a  subscriber;  he  answered,  he  was  not: 
Mr.  Barr  then  told  him  that  it  was  not  customary  to  baptize  for  any 
that  were  not  subscribers :  he  answered  that  he  was  very  willing  to 
subscribe  and  take  a  part  of  a  seat,  but  that  no  one  had  ever  asked 
him  so  to  do;  Mr.  Barr  told  him  that  he  could  not  baptize  it,  as  he 
was  not  a  member  of  the  congregation,  except  he  would  give  him  two 
dollars:  Mr.  Wilson  then  replied  that  he  was  a  poor  man,  and  had 
not  the  money  to  give. 

In  support  of  Mr.  Barr's  second  and  fourth  reasons  for  desiring  a 
dismission  he  produced  the  following  witnesses. 

Mr.  Wilken  being  solemnly  called  upon  to  declare  the  truth  says, 
that  frequently  Mr.  Galbraith  and  himself  together  with  others  met  in 
the  evening  and  took  a  game  at  Whist  or  loo;  that  Mr.  Barr  was  fre- 
quently present,  and  was  so  far  from  discountenancing  them,  that  upon 


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a  certain  occasion  being  invited  to  take  a  game  at  loo,  he  said  it  would 
not  suit,  as  there  was  a  number  of  bigoted,  narrow-hearted  McMillan- 
ites  on  the  other  side  of  the  river,  who,  if  they  would  hear  of  it, 
might  call  him  to  an  account :  that  when  Mr.  Barr  spoke  to  him  about 
being  an  Elder,  he  replied  that  it  would  not  suit  him,  as  he  was  fond 
of  taking  a  game  at  Cards,  and  would  not  wish  to  be  restricted  in  that 
amusement  when  he  met  with  agreeable  friends;  to  wc.  Mr.  Barr  re- 
plied that  he  might  be  indulged  in  that  with  his  friends,  provided  he 
did  not  get  into  roits,  and  kept  it  from  the  knowledge  of  the  people. 

Mr.  Wilken  further  declares  that  he  never  remembers  to  have  seen 
Mr.  Galbraith  so  intoxicated  with  spirituous  liquor  as  to  lose  the  use 
either  of  his  senses  or  limbs ;  and  that  he  never  knew  him  to  play 
cards  for  money. 

Mr.  Adams  being  solemnly  called  upon  to  declare  the  truth  says, 
that  he  frequently  saw  Mr.  Galbraith  playing  cards,  but  never  for 
money;  that  he  never  saw  Mr.  Barr  present  when  cards  were  playing, 
and  often  heard  him  express  his  dislike  to  that  game.  Upon  a  ques- 
tion being  asked,  Mr.  Adams  further  says  that  he  has  heard  Mr.  Barr 
saying  that  there  was  no  crime  in  playing  cards  in  a  private  house. 

Mr.  Adams  being  asked  whether  he  attended  at  the  meetings  for 
playing  Cards  at  the  time  referred  to  in  Mr.  Wilken's  evidence,  he  an- 
swered, he  did  not. 

Col.  Byard  being  solemnly  called  upon  to  declare  the  truth  says, 
that  he  frequently  heard  Mr.  Barr  express  his  dislike  to  card-playing; 
though  at  several  times  he  saw  him  present  where  card  playing  was 
practised.     He  also  declares  that  he  never  saw  Mr.  Galbraith  drunk. 

Mr.  Kirkpatrick  being  solemnly  called  upon  to  declare  the  truth 
says,  that  he  never  saw  Mr.  Galbraith  or  Mr.  Wilken  drunk;  that  he 
heard  Mr.  Barr  heartily  approving  of  meetings  in  the  evening  for 
playing  cards,  provided  they  did  not  drink  to  excess,  and  all  were  not 
engaged  in  it,  but  that  some  might  converse  on  politics. 

Mr.  Brison  being  solemnly  called  upon  to  declare  the  truth  says, 
yt.  though  he  has  seen  Mr.  Galbraith  at  times  in  some  measure  ele- 
vated with  liquor,  yet  he  never  saw  him  so  intoxicated  as  to  incapaci- 
tate him  for  doing  any  business  that  occurred. 

In  support  of  the  charge  of  adultery  or  fornication  against  Mr. 
Wilken,  Mr.  Barr  produces  the  following  witnesses. 

Elizabeth  Coughan  being  solemnly  called  upon  to  declare  the  truth 
says,  that  shortly  after  she  came  to  live  near  to  Mr.  Wilken's,  he  came 
into  her  house  on  a  certain  day,  and  after  enquiring  how  she  was  pro- 
vided in  necessaries,  he  gave  her  two  small  pieces  of  money,  at  the 


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same  time  saying  something  which  she  took  an  ill  meaning  from,  but 
does  not  remember  the  particular  expressions:  she  further  adds  that 
he  neither  then,  nor  at  any  other  time  offered  to  lay  hands  upon  her, 
or  attempted  anything  indecent. 

James  Smith  being  solemnly  called  upon  to  declare  the  truth  says, 
that  he  heard  Mrs.  Coughan  say  that  Mr.  Wilken  gave  her  money  in 
order  that  he  might  have  criminal  corrispondence  with  her. 

Adjourned  to  meet  to  morrow  morning  at  8  o'clock.  Concluded 
with  Prayer. 

Thursday  ye  nth  of  June, 

The  P.b.y  met  according  to  adjournment  U.  P.  P.  S.  Q.  S. 

Ordered  to  read  the  minutes  of  the  last  session. 

In  support  of  the  charge  against  Mr.  Dunning  Mr.  Barr  says  that 
he,  said  Dunning,  in  altering  a  fence  from  a  worm  to  a  straight  fence, 
he  set  the  straight  fence  considerably  in  upon  a  lot  in  his,  Mr.  Barr's 
possession.  In  order  to  ascertain  the  truth  of  the  above  charge,  the 
P.b.y  recommended  to  the  parties  to  nominate  two  persons  to  view 
and  measure  the  ground,  and  make  report  to  P.b.y;  accordingly  John 
McMasters  and  John  Erwin  were  nominated. 

Mr.  McMasters  and  Mr.  Erwin  report  that  they  have  viewed  the 
fence  above  referred  to,  and  are  of  opinion  that  the  straight  fence 
stands  as  near  the  middle  of  the  ground  upon  which  the  worm  fence 
stood  as  possible  without  being  at  more  exactness  than  is  usually  taken 
upon  such  occasions. 

It  being  asked  when  this  fence  was  altered,  it  was  answered  that  it 
was  done  on  the  day  when  Mr.  Barr  returned  from  P.b.y  last  April. 

With  respect  to  the  charge  against  Mr.  Dunning  of  not  paying  a 
strict  attention  to  his  word;  the  P.b.y  find  that  the  particular  in  which 
Mr.  Dunning  has  not  kept  his  word,  was  about  mending  a  lock,  which 
Mr.  Barr  alledges  he  did  not  do  at  the  time  appointed.  Mr.  Dunning 
says  that  some  part  which  was  to  be  mended  did  not  belong  to  his  line 
of  business,  but  told  Mr.  Barr  that  he  would  endavour  to  get  it  done 
for  him  as  soon  as  he  could. 

Mr.  Barr's  charge  against  the  Trustees  for  using  no  active  measures 
&c.  is  so  far  from  being  supported  that  on  the  contrary  it  appears  that 
they  have  been  very  active,  untill  the  last  year  when  he  agreed  to  col- 
lect for  himself. 

Upon  the  last  reason  of  Mr.  Barr,  and  the  last  charge  exhibited  by 
the  Trustees  and  Session  the  following  witnesses  were  taken. 

Mr.  Nox  being  solemnly  called  upon  to  declare  the  truth  says,  that 
in  conversation  with  Mr.  Barr  he  heard  him  say  that  he  meant  to  pay 


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for  the  building  of  the  Pulpit  himself,  and  understood  from  Mr.  Barr's 
conversation  that  he  had  received  a  sum  of  money  to  the  amount  of 
about  forty  pounds  from  Philadelphia. 

Mr.  McMasters  being  solemnly  called  upon  to  declare  the  truth  says, 
that  according  to  the  best  of  his  knowledge  he  heard  Mr.  Barr  say 
that  he  had  donations  from  Philadelphia  to  the  amount  of  about  forty 
pounds. 

The  persons  appointed  to  appear  in  behalf  of  the  Session  &c. ;  say, 
that  the  reasons  why  they  shut  the  meeting  house  door  were  that  they 
were  dissatisfied  with  his  conduct  in  absenting  himself  so  long  from 
the  congregation,  in  making  application  to  the  Spanish  Ambassador 
for  a  goverment  in  the  Spanish  Collonies  in  north  America;  in  neglect- 
ing to  call  the  Trustees  and  Session  together  after  his  return ;  or  ac- 
quainting them  with  his  design  of  leaving  the  congregation  untill  he 
had  first  applied  to  the  P.b.y  for  a  dismission;  and  also  because  his 
year  was  then  out,  and  they  did  not  wish  to  enter  upon  a  new  year. 

In  answer  to  the  third  charge  exhibited  against  Mr.  Barr  he  says 
that  he  did  shortly  after  his  settlement  visit  a  number  of  families;  but 
apprehending,  by  the  expressions  of  some,  that  it  was  disagreeable,  he 
determined  to  take  another  method;  accordingly  appointed  the  chil- 
dren to  meet  him  at  the  meeting  house  there  to  be  catechised,  and  fol- 
lowed this  practice  for  the  most  part  every  summer  since,  on  the  Sab- 
bath evenings. 

Adjourned  to  meet  to  morrow  morning  at  8  o'clock.  Concluded 
with  prayer. 

Friday  ye  12th  of  June, 

The  P.b.y  met  according  to  adjournment  U.  P.  P.  S.  Q.  S. 

Ordered  to  read  the  minutes  of  the  last  session. 

The  P.b.y  after  hearing  all  that  the  Parties  had  to  say,  examining 
the  witnesses  that  were  produced  on  either  side,  and  maturely  deliber- 
ating on  the  matter  are  of  opinion  that  the  reasons  offered  by  Mr.  Barr 
why  he  desires  a  dismission  from  the  congregations  of  Pittsburgh  and 
Pitts-township  are  groundless,  and  some  of  them,  if  they  had  been 
true,  did  not  at  all  exist  at  the  time  when  he  made  the  application ;  it 
appearing  evident  to  P.b.y  in  the  course  of  the  trial,  that  it  was  his 
own  misconduct  principly,  that  occasioned  the  people's  non-attendance 
on  his  ministry;  that  he  never  had  used  any  proper  means  to  have  dis- 
cipline duely  exercised,  but  on  the  contrary  did  himself  countenance 
Card-playing  and  night-revelling,  and  did  nominate  and  ordain  per- 
sons as  Elders,  though  he  knew  that  they  did  practise,  and  by  his  per- 
mission determined  to  practise  some  of  those  very  things  which  he 


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now  brings  in  as  charges  against  them.  And  though  he  has  brought  in 
some  very  grivous  charges  against  particular  persons,  yet  it  does  not 
appear  that  he  ever  in  private  endavoured  their  reformation  by  admon- 
ishing or  reproving  them  for  their  conduct,  and  has  entirely  failed  in 
proving  any  of  them,  except  that  of  card-playing  which  was  not  de- 
nied. It  further  appeared  in  the  course  of  the  trial  that  Mr.  Barr  has 
in  many  things  behaved  in  a  manner  very  unbecoming  a  minister  of 
the  Gospel,  in  neglecting  the  visitation  of  the  families  in  the  town  of 
Pittsburgh,  and  catechising,  except  a  few  children  on  the  Sabbath 
evenings,  and  in  one  case  refusing  to  baptize  a  child  without  money 
being  first  given,  which  last  however  is  supported  only  by  one  witness 
— in  publishing  a  piece  in  the  Gazette  in  which  are  some  very  unbe- 
coming expressions  and  one  profane  oath — in  neglecting  to  consult 
with  his  Session,  and  make  use  of  their  assistance  in  the  spiritual  mat- 
ters of  the  congregation — in  his  inconsistant  proceedure  in  the  affair 
of  baptizing  Gen.  Gibson's  child — and  in  neglecting  to  give  the  Trus- 
tees a  proper  account  of  the  money  subscribed  for  the  use  of  the  con- 
gregation, though  there  is  not  evidence  to  shew  that  he  designed  any 
fraud  thereby. 

Upon  the  whole  the  P.b.y  conclude  that  the  state  of  things  in  these 
congregations  is  such  that  there  is  no  prospect  of  Mr.  Barr's  being  use- 
ful amongst  them,  and  that  therefore  the  union  between  him  and  them 
ought  to  be,  and  is  hereby  dissolved. 

They  do  also  conclude  that  his  conduct  has  been  very  injurious  to 
the  cause  of  religion  and  virtue,  and  that  without  an  alteration  will 
continue  to  be  so;  therefore,  although  we  feel  tenderly  for  him,  yet 
we  cannot  see  how  we  can  justify  ourselves  before  God,  the  world  or 
our  own  Consciences  without  declaring  this  as  our  judgment,  viz: 
that  he  ought  not  to  exercise  any  part  of  his  ministerial  office  untill 
the  mind  of  our  Synod  is  known  thereon,  to  whom  we  do  refer  the 
ultimate  determination  of  this  affair. 

The  P.b.y  cannot  but  testify,  upon  this  occasion,  their  disapproba- 
tion of  Card-playing,  night-revelling,  and  using  any  expressions  lead- 
ing to  immodest  Ideas,  as  practices  very  unbecoming  in  any  professor 
of  religion,  and  such  as  would  lay  a  just  foundation  for  exclusion  from 
Church  priveleges  in  any  congregation  where  discipline  is  duely  exer- 
cised; and  that  therefore  such  of  the  Elders  of  the  Church  of  Pitts- 
burgh as  have  appeared  before  us  to  be  guilty  of  such  things  ought  to 
be,  and  are  hereby  admonished  to  abstain  from  such  practices  for  the 
future,  and  be  informed  that  without  a  reformation  they  ought  to  be 
further  dealt  with. 


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Adjourned  to  meet  at  Laurel-Hill  the  3d  tuesday  of  August  next. 
Concluded  with  Prayer. 

Laurel  Hill,  Tuesday  ye  Wi  of  August  1789 

The  P.b.y  met  according  to  adjournment  U.  P.  P.  S.  the  Revd. 
Messrs.  James  Finley,  John  Clark,  John  McMillan,  James  Power,  and 
James  Dunlap. 

Elders,  William  Steel,  Thomas  Brecken,  John  Neil,  and  James 
Wilken. 

Absent  the  Revd.  Messrs.  Joseph  Smith  and  Thaddeus  Dod. 

The  P.b.y  was  opened  by  Mr.  McPherrin  with  a  sermon  on  1.  Joh. 
4.  18. 

The  Stated  Moderator  being  absent,  Mr.  Dunlap  was  chosen  Mod- 
erator pro  tempore. 

Messrs.  Patterson  and  McPherrin  having  delivered  discourses  on 
the  subjects  appointed  them  at  former  meetings,  they  were  sustained 
as  parts  of  trial. 

Adjourned  to  meet  to  morrow  morning  at  9  o'clock.  Concluded 
with  Prayer. 

Wednesday  ye  1  gtk  of  August 

The  P.b.y  met  according  to  adjournment  U.  P.  P.  S.  Q.  S. 

Ordered  to  read  the  minutes  of  the  last  session. 

Ordered  to  read  the  minutes  of  the  last  meeting  of  P.b.y. 

Messrs.  Power's  and  Dunlap's  reasons  for  not  attending  at  our  last 
meeting  sustained. 

The  Revd.  Messrs.  Finley,  Smith  and  McMillan  are  appointed  to 
transact  the  affair  relative  to  Mr.  Barr's  suspension  at  the  next  meeting 
of  Synod. 

Mr.  Power  appointed  to  supply  the  3d  Sab.  of  October,  and  Mr.  Hughs  the 
4th  for  Mr.  Finley  during  the  time  of  his  attending  Synod. 

Mr.  Clark  appointed  to  supply  ye  3d  Sab.  of  October,  and  Mr.  Patterson  the 
4th  for  Mr.  McMillan  during  his  absence  at  Synod. 

Ordered  to  read  the  minutes  of  the  meeting  of  P.b.y  last  Spring. 

Mr.  Hughs  not  having  had  the  Call  with  him  from  New  providence 
and  the  South  Fork  of  ten-mile  at  the  time  of  his  acceptance  of  the 
Call  from  lower  Buffalo  and  Short-Creek,  now  gives  up  sd.  Call. 

Mr.  Dunlap  is  ordered  to  produce  a  settlement  with  the  congrega- 
tion of  Delap's  Creek  at  our  next  meeting. 

Messrs.  Finley's  and  Power's  reasons  for  not  attending  the  meeting 
of  general  assembly  are  sustained.  Messrs.  McPherrin,  Porter  and 
Marshel  being  examined  on  divinity,  their  answers  were  sustained  as 
parts  of  trial. 


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Adjourned  to  meet  to  morrow  morning  at  9  o'clock.  Concluded 
with  Prayer. 

Thursday  ye  20th  of  August, 

The  P.b.y  met  according  to  adjournment  U.  P.  P.  S.  Q.  S. 

Ordered  to  read  the  minutes  of  the  last  session. 

The  P.b.y  having  received  sufficient  testimonials  in  favour  of  Mr. 
John  McPherrin,  of  his  having  gone  through  a  regular  course  of  litra- 
ture;  of  his  good  moral  character,  and  of  his  being  in  the  communion 
of  the  church,  proceeded  to  take  the  usual  parts  of  trial  for  his  licens- 
ure: and  he  having  given  satisfaction  as  to  his  accomplishments  (in)  lit- 
rature;  as  to  his  experimental  acquaintance  with  religion;  and  as  to 
his  proficiency  in  Divinity  and  other  studies;  the  P.b.y  did,  and  hereby 
do  express  their  approbation  of  all  these  parts  of  trial :  and  he  having 
adopted  the  Confession  of  faith  of  this  Church,  and  satisfactoraly  an- 
swered the  questions  appointed  to  be  put  to  Candidates  to  be  licensed, 
the  P.b.y  did,  and  hereby  do  license  him,  the  sd.  John  McPherrin,  to 
preach  the  Gospel  of  Christ,  as  a  Probationer  for  the  holy  ministry, 
within  the  bounds  of  this  P.b.y,  or  wherever  he  shall  be  orderly  called. 

Supplications  for  supplies  from  Long-run,  the  S.  fork  of  ten  mile, 
Delap's  Creek,  the  mouth  of  Racoon,  were  brought  in  and  read. 

Applications  were  made  for  supplies  from  Muddy-Creek,  Pittsburgh 
&  Pitt's  township,  Unity  and  Salem. 

Mr.  McPherrin  appointed  to  supply  at  Unity  ye  4th  Sab.  of  August,  at  Long- 
run  the  5th,  at  Pitt's  township  the  1st  Sab.  of  Septembr,  at  Muddy  Creek  ye  2d, 
at  Morgantown  the  3d,  at  Sandy  Creek  the  4th. 

Mr.  Porter  delivered  the  homily  and  Presbeterial  exercise  on  the 
subjects  appointed  him,  which  were  sustained  as  parts  of  trial. 

Mr.  Marshel  delivered  the  exegesis  and  homily  on  the  subjects  ap- 
pointed him,  which  were  sustained  as  parts  of  trial. 

The  ordination  of  Mr.  Patterson  is  appointed  to  be  at  upper  Racoon 
the  2d  Wednesday  of  November:  Mr.  Dod  is  appointed  to  preach  the 
Ordination  sermon,  and  (Mr.)  Smith  to  preside,  or  in  his  absence  Mr. 
Power. 

Mr.  Porter  appointed  to  prepare  a  lecture  on  Isa.  6.  1-8.  and  a  pop- 
ular sermon  on  Phil.  4.  13.  to  be  delivered  at  our  next  meeting. 

Mr.  Marshel  appointed  to  prepare  a  presbeterial  exercise  on  Rom. 
8.  16.  to  be  delivered  at  our  next  meeting. 

Ordered  that  collections  be  raised  from  the  several  congregations 
under  the  care  of  this  P.b.y  agreeably  to  an  act  of  general  assembly, 
and  that  the  money  collected  be  brought  in  at  our  Spring  meeting. 

Adjourned  to  meet  at  Upper  Racoon  ye  2d.  tuesday  of  November. 
Concluded  with  Prayer. 


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Upper  Racoon,  Tuesday  ye  \oth  of  Novembr  1789. 

The  P.b.y  met  according  to  adjournment  U.  P.  P.  S.  the  Revd. 
Messrs.   John  Clark,  John  McMillan,  and  Thaddeus  Dod. 

Elders,  James  Dinsmore,  James  Foster,  and  Joseph  Coe. 

Absent  the  Revd.  Messrs.  James  Finley,  Joseph  Smith,  James 
Power,  and  James  Dunlap. 

The  P.b.y  was  opened  by  Messrs.  John  Brice  and  James  Hughs 
with  sermons  on  the  subjects  appointed  them  at  a  preceeding  meeting. 

The  P.b.y  proceeded  to  the  choice  of  a  Moderator  and  Clerk  for 
the  ensuing  year,  whereupon  Mr.  McMillan  was  chosen  Moderator, 
and  Mr.  Dod  Clerk, 

The  P.b.y  sustain  the  discourses  delivered  by  Messrs.  Brice  and 
Hughs  as  parts  of  trial. 

Adjourned  to  meet  to  morrow  morning  at  10  o'clock.  Concluded 
with  Prayer. 

Wednesday  Novembr  ye  1  \th. 

The  P.b.y  met  according  to  adjournment  U.  P.  P.  S.  Q.  S. 

Ordered  to  read  the  minutes  of  the  last  session. 

Supplications  for  supplies  were  brought  in  and  read  from  Lower 
Racoon,  Delap's  Creek,  George's  Creek,  Sandy  Creek,  Unity  and 
Salem,  Seweekly  &  Long-run,  Polke-run  and  Congruity. 

Messrs.  Clark,  Patterson  and  Hughs  report  that  their  appointments 
were  fulfilled. 

Mr.  McMillan  reports  that  Mr.  Finley  and  himself  attended  Synod 
according  to  appointment,  and  that  the  affair  of  Mr.  Barr's  suspension 
was  referred  to  a  Committee  of  Synod  to  meet  at  Pittsburgh  the  4th 
tuesday  inst. 

Mr.  Dunlap,  by  letter,  informs  the  P.b.y,  that  at  his  own  request 
the  settlement  with  Delap's  Creek  Congregation  is  deferred. 

Mr.  McPherrin  reports  that  he  has  fulfilled  all  his  appointments. 

The  Revd.  Mr.  Robert  Finley,  formerly  a  member  of  the  P.b.y  of  S. 
Carolina,  now  makes  application  to  be  admitted  as  a  member  of  this 
P.b.y.  And  upon  his  producing  sufficient  testimonials  and  a  dismis- 
sion from  that  P.b.y,  is  accordingly  received,  and  takes  his  seat  as  a 
member  with  us. 

The  P.b.y,  according  to  appointment,  proceeded  to  the  ordination  of 
Mr.  Joseph  Patterson,  and  did,  by  fasting  and  Prayer,  and  with  the 
imposition  of  the  hands  of  the  P.b.y,  set  him  apart  to  the  holy  office  of 
the  Gospel  Ministry. 

Mr.  Dod  preached  upon  the  occasion  from  Act.  20.  28.  Mr.  Mc- 
Millan presided,  and  Mr.  Robert  Finley  gave  the  charge. 


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Mr.  Patterson  now  takes  his  seat  as  a  member. 

Mr.  Marshel  brought  in  and  read  the  presbeterial  exercise  on  the 
subject  appointed  him,  which  was  sustained  as  a  part  of  trials ;  and 
the  P.b.  y  appoints  him  to  prepare  a  lecture  on  Mai.  4.  1-6.  and  a 
popular  sermon  on  Tit.  2.  14;  to  be  delivered  at  our  next  meeting. 

The  Ordination  of  Mr.  Hughs  is  appointed  to  be  at  Short  Creek  on 
the  3d  Wednesday  of  April  next ;  Mr.  Smith  is  appointed  to  preach  the 
Ordination  sermon,  and  Mr.  James  Finley  to  preside  and  give  the 
charge. 

The  Ordination  of  Mr.  Brice  is  appointed  to  be  at  Three  Ridges  on 
the  4th  Thursday  of  April  next;  Mr.  Dunlap  is  appointed  to  preach  the 
ordination  sermon,  and  Mr.  McMillan  to  preside  and  give  the  charge. 

Adjourned  to  meet  to  morrow  morning  at  9  o'clock.     Concluded 

with  Prayer. 

Thursday^  \2tf1  of  Novembr. 

The  P.b.y  met  according  to  adjournment  U.  P.  P.  S.  Q.  S. 

Ordered  to  read  the  minutes  of  the  last  session. 

Mr.  McPherrin  appointed  to  supply  at  Polke-run  ye  4th  Sab.  of  November,  at 
Congruity  ye  5th  at  Bethelon  Blacklick  ye  1st  Sab.  of  Decembr  at  Unity  and 
Salem  ye  2d  3d  &  4th  Sabs,  of  Decembr  and  1st  of  January,  at  Long-run  and  Se- 
weekly  ye  2d  3d  4th  &  5th  of  Jan.  At  L.  Racoon  ye  2d  Sab.  of  Febuary.  At 
Mill-Creek  and  King's  Creek  ye  3d  &  4th  Sabs,  of  Febuary,  at  Delap's  Creek  and 
George's  Creek  ye  1st  2d  3d  &  4th  Sabs,  of  March,  at  Polke-run  and  Congruity 
ye  1st  and  2d  Sabs  of  April. 

Mr.  Clark  is  appointed  to  supply  at  Mingo  Creek  at  discretion. 

Mr.  Smith  is  appointed  to  supply  at  Mill-Creek  one  Sab.  at  discretion. 

Mr.  Patterson  at  the  mouth  of  Racoon  ye  2d  Sab.  of  Decembr,  at  Polke-run  ye 
4th  Sab.  of  March. 

Mr.  Power  one  Sab.  at  Fairfield  and  another  at  Blacklick  at  discretion. 

Mr.  James  Finley  is  appointed  to  supply  at  Salem  ye  1st  Sab.  in  April. 

Mr.  Dunlap  is  appointed  to  supply  one  Sab.  at  Delap's  Creek,  and  another  at 
George's  Creek  at  discretion. 

Mr.  McMillan  is  appointed  to  supply  at  Long-run  ye  1st  Sab.  of  April. 

Mr.  Hughs  to  supply  at  Mill-Creek  ye  3d  Sab.  of  Novembr,  at  the  S.  fork  of 
Ten  mile  the  1st  Sab.  of  April. 

Mr.  Brice  at  Muddy-Creek  ye  1st  Sab.  of  Decembr,  and  another  Sab.  at  dis- 
cretion both  as  to  time  and  place. 

Agreeably  to  a  recommendation  of  the  Synod  of  Virginia,  for  rais- 
ing contributions  for  the  support  of  Missionaries;  the  P.b.y  agree  to 
make  contributions  in  the  several  congregations  for  that  purpose  as 
soon  as  convenient,  and  that  the  report  of  success  in  the  same  be 
brought  in  at  next  Spring  meeting 

Mr.  Porter  having  delivered  the  discourses  on  the  subjects  appointed 
him,  they  were  sustained  as  parts  of  trial. 


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The  P.b.y  having  received  sufficient  testimonials  in  favour  of  Mr. 
Samuel  Porter,  of  his  having  gone  through  a  regular  course  of  litrature, 
of  his  good  moral  character,  and  of  his  being  in  the  communion  of  the 
church,  proceeded  to  take  the  usual  parts  of  trial  for  his  licensure  : 
and  he  having  given  satisfaction  as  to  his  accomplishments  in  litrature, 
as  to  his  experimental  acquaintance  with  religion,  and  as  to  his  profi- 
ciency in  divinity  and  other  studies;  the  P.b.y  did,  and  hereby  do 
express  their  approbation  of  all  these  parts  of  trial ;  and  he  having 
adopted  the  confession  of  faith  of  this  church,  and  satisfactorily  an- 
swered the  questions  appointed  to  be  put  to  Candidates  to  be  licensed; 
the  P.b.y  did,  and  hereby  do  license  him,  the  said  Samuel  Porter  to 
preach  the  Gospel  of  Christ  as  a  probationer  for  the  holy  Ministry 
within  the  bounds  of  this  P.b.y  or  wherever  he  shall  be  orderly  called. 

Mr.  Porter  appointed  to  supply  at  Delap's  Creek  and  George's  Creek  ye  4th 
and  5th  Sabs,  of  Novembr,  and  the  1st  and  2d  of  Decembr,  at  Sandy-Creek  and 
Crab-Orchard  ye  3d  &  4th  of  Decembr,  at  Morgan  Town  ye  1st  Sab.  in  Jany,  at 
Lower  Racoon  ye  3d  Sab.  in  Jany,  at  Mill-Creek  and  King's  Creek  ye  4th  &  5th, 
at  Mingo  Creek  ye  1st  &  2d  Sabs,  of  Feby,  at  Long-run  and  Seweekly  ye  3d  & 
4th,  at  Polke-run  &  Congruity  ye  1st  &  2d  Sabs,  in  March,  at  Unity  and  Salem 
ye  3d  &  4th,  at  Bethel  on  Blacklick  ye  1st  Sab.  in  April. 

Adjourned  to  meet  at  Short-Creek  the  3d  tuesday  of  April.  Con- 
cluded with  Prayer, 

Short-Creek,  Tuesday^  20I/1  of  April  1790. 

The  P.b.y  met  according  to  adjournment  U.  P.  P.  S.  the  Revd. 
Messrs.  Joseph  Smith,  John  McMillan,  Thaddeus  Dod,  and  Joseph 
Patterson. 

Elders,  James  Edger. 

Absent  the  Revd.  Messrs.  James  Finley,  John  Clark,  James  Power, 
James  Dunlap,  and  Robert  Finley. 

The  P.b.y  was  opened  by  Mr.  Robert  Marshel  with  a  lecture  on 
Mai.  Chap.  4,  and  a  sermon  on  Tit.  2.  14,  both  which  had  been  ap- 
pointed at  a  former  meeting,  and  are  now  sustained  as  parts  of  Trial. 

The  reading  of  the  minutes  of  the  last  meeting  of  P.b.y  deferred 
till  to  morrow. 

The  united  congregations  of  Unity  and  Salem  presented  a  Call  to 
Mr.  John  McPherrin,  which  having  been  read  was  delivered  to  him 
for  his  consideration. 

The  United  congregations  of  Delap's  and  George's  Creeks,  and  also 
the  united  congregations  of  polk-run  and  Congruity,  as  also  the  united 
congregations  of  Long-run   and   Seweekly  presented  each  a  Call  for 


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Mr.  Samuel  Porter,  all  which  being  read  were  delivered  to  him  for  his 
further  consideration. 

Supplications  for  supplies  were  brought  in  and  read  from  Morgan- 
Town,  Mouth  of  Racoon,  Bethel  on  Blacklick,  Glades  of  Sandy-Creek, 
Crab-Orchard,  Legonier-Valey,  Ebenezer,  Lebanon,  Donegal,  and 
Fairfield. 

Adjourned  to  meet  to  morrow  morning  at  9  o'Clock.  Concluded 
with  Prayer. 

Wednesday  April  ye  21st. 

P.b.y  met  according  to  adjournment  U.  P.  P.  S.  Q.  S. 

Ordered  to  read  the  minutes  of  the  last  session. 

Mr.  McPherrin  declared  his  acceptance  of  the  Call  from  the  United 
congregations  of  Unity  and  Salem. 

Mr.  Porter  declared  his  acceptance  of  the  Call  from  the  united  con- 
gregations of  Polk-run  and  Congruity;  and  returned  those  from  Delap's 
&  George's  Creeks,  and  Long-run  and  Seweekly;  upon  which  the  com- 
missioners from  these  Congregations  put  in  a  request  for  supplies. 

Ordered  to  read  the  minutes  of  the  last  meeting  of  P.b.y. 

Mr.  Smith's  reasons  for  being  absent  from  our  last  meeting  are  sus- 
tained. 

Mr.  James  Finley  and  Mr.  James  Dunlap  are  now  come,  their  rea- 
sons for  not  coming  sooner  are  sustained,  Mr.  Dunlap's  Elder  is  Joseph 
Morrison. 

P.b.y  find  that  all  the  persons  present  who  had  appointments  for 
supplies  have  fulfilled  them,  except  Mr.  Dunlap  and  Mr.  Brice  each 
one  Sab.  their  reasons  for  which  are  sustained. 

A  Call  was  brought  in  from  the  United  congregations  of  Mill  Creek 
and  King's  Creek,  for  Mr.  Robert  Finley,  and  he  not  being  present, 
the  P.b.y  judge  it  proper  that  sd.  Call  should  be  forwarded  to  him  as 
soon  as  may  be  for  his  consideration,  and  that  he  be  required  to  give  an 
answer  as  soon  as  possible. 

Those  congregations  also  applied  for  supplies,  and  particularly  for 
the  administration  of  the  Lord's  supper  at  King's  Creek. 

The  congregation  of  Mingo-Creek  supplicate  for  supplies. 

The  P.b.y,  according  to  appointment,  proceeded  to  the  ordination 
of  Mr.  James  Hughs,  and  did,  by  fasting  and  prayer,  and  with  the 
imposition  of  the  hands  of  the  P.b.y,  set  him  apart  to  the  holy  office  of 
the  Gospel  ministry.  Mr.  Smith  preached  on  the  occasion  from  Joh. 
4.  36.     And  Mr.  McMillan  presided  and  gave  the  charge. 

Mr.  Hughs  now  takes  his  seat  as  a  member.  A  supplication  from 
Pittsburgh  for  supplies,  and  for  liberty  to  apply  to  any  other  P.b.y,  was 
brought  in  and  read. 


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Mr.  Barr  appeared  before  P.  b.y,  and  produced  an  attested  copy  of 
the  judgment  of  the  Committee  of  Synod,  whereby  it  appears  that  he 
is  restored  to  the  exercise  of  his  ministerial  office;  and  made  applica- 
tion for  a  dismission  from  this  P. b.y  in  order  to  join  that  of  New  Castle. 

The  P. b.y  after  deliberating  on  the  matter  cannot  see  their  way  clear 
for  giving  him  a  dismission  at  this  time; 

1.  Because  they  are  not  yet  satisfied  that  all  the  charges  which  were 
proved  against  him  before  this  P. b.y  have  been  disproved. 

2.  Because  there  is  a  complaint  lodged  against  him  for  disorderly 
conduct  by  three  of  the  session  of  Pittsburgh  congregation,  which  has 
not  yet  been  examined  into. 

3.  Because  we  have  good  reason  to  believe  that  he  continued  to 
preach  while  under  suspension,  and  before  the  Committee  reversed  the 
judgment. 

Adjourned  to  meet  to  morrow  morning  at  6  o'clock.  Concluded 
with  Prayer. 

Thursday  April  ye  2  2d. 

The  P. b.y  met  according  to  adjournment  U.  P.  P.  S.  Q.  S.  except 
Mr.  Barr,  who  has  leave  of  absence. 

John  Barnet  now  moves  that  the  refferrence  formerly  brought  in  from 
ye.  session  of  Labanon  congregation  in  which  he  is  concerned  should 
be  considered  at  our  next  fall  meeting.  Mr.  Clark  is  appointed  to 
furnish  him  with  such  papers  as  he  shall  think  necessary  for  the  trial, 
and  citations  for  witnesses. 

Mr.  Porter  is  appointed  to  prepare  a  discourse  on  Eph.  6.  17.  to  be 
delivered  at  our  next  meeting  as  a  part  of  trials  for  ordination. 

Mr.  McPherrin  is  appointed  to  prepare  a  discourse  on  Psal.  71.  16. 
to  be  delivered  at  our  next  meeting  as  a  part  of  trials  for  ordination. 

Adjourned  to  meet  at  Three  Ridges  at  1  o'clock  P.  M.  Concluded 
with  Prayer. 

Three  Ridges  i  o'clock  P.  M. 

The  P. b.y  met  according  to  adjournment  U.  P.  P.  S.  Q.  S. 

The  P. b.y,  according  to  appointment,  proceeded  to  the  ordination  of 
Mr.  John  Brice,  and  did,  by  fasting,  prayer  and  imposition  of  the  hands 
of  the  P. b.y,  set  him  apart  to  the  holy  office  of  the  Gospel  ministry. 
Mr.  Dod  preached  on  the  occasion  from  Gal.  1.  10.  Mr.  McMillan 
presided,  and  Mr.  James  Finley  gave  the  charge. 

Mr.  Brice  now  takes  his  seat  as  a  member. 

The  P. b.y  find  that  the  order  of  the  Synod  for  raising  contributions 
for  the  support  of  Missionaries  to  vacant  congregations  has  been  in 
part  attended  to,  &  order  that  those  who  have  not    complied  with  it, 


66  MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 

do  it,  and  pay  the  money  raised  to  Mr.    McMillan,    who  is  appointed 
Treasurer,  and  report  the  same  at  our  next  meeting. 

Mr.  James  Finley  is  appointed  to  supply  at  Delap's  Creek  ye  2d  Sab.  of  Au- 
gust, and  administer  the  sacrament  of  the  Supper. 

Mr.  Dunlap  to  supply  at  Delap's  Creek  ye  2d  Sab.  of  August,  at  Muddy  Creek 
ye  3d  Sab.  in  May,  at  George's  Creek  ye  1st  Sab.  of  July. 

Mr.  McMillan  to  supply  at  Long-run  ye  4th  Sab.  in  June,  at  Bethel  on  Black- 
lick  ye  5th  Sab.  of  August. 

Mr.  Patterson  to  supply  at  King's  Creek  one  Sab.  at  discretion,  at  the  mouth 
of  Racoon  the  2d  Sab.  of  July. 

Mr.  Porter  to  supply  at  Pittsburgh  the  3d  Sab.  in  May,  at  Ebenezer  the  2d 
Sab.  in  Augt. 

Mr.  Power  and  Mr.  John  Wright  Elder,  are  appointed  to  attend  the 
general  Assembly  as  Commissioners  from  this  P.b.y. 

Mr.  Finley  reports  that  his  congregations  were  clear  with  him  No- 
vembr  ye  1st  1788. 

Mr.  Dunlap  produced  a  settlement  with  his  congregation  whereby 
it  appears  yt.  there  was  due  to  him  on  the  1st  of  Decembr  last  the  just 
and  full  sum  of  ^£66.10.0. 

Mr.  Patterson  produced  settlements  with  his  congregations,  whereby 
it  appears  yt.  there  is  due  to  him  from  the  congregation  of  Racoon 
^5.15.0.  and  from  the  congregation  of  Mantures  ^5. 17. 10.  which 
became  due  ye  22d  of  April  1790. 

Mr.  McMillan  produced  settlements  whereby  it  appears  that  there 
is  due  to  him  from  the  congregation  of  Chartiers  the  just  and  full  sum 
of  ^80.00.0.  which  became  due  ye  1st  of  Jan.  1790,  and  from  the 
congregation  of  Pigeon-Creek  the  just  and  full  sum  of  ^80.10.10. 
which  became  due  ye  1st  of  Novembr  1789. 

The  P.b.y  agree  that  Mr.  McPherrin,  and  Mr.  Porter  be  ordained 
at  our  next  meeting  if  the  way  be  clear.  Mr.  Dunlap  is  appointed  to 
preach  the  Ordination  sermon,  and  Mr.  Power  to  preside  and  give  the 
charge. 

Adjourned  to  meet  to  morrow  morning  at  6  o'clock.     Concluded 

with  Prayer. 

Friday  April  ye  23d. 

The  P.b.y  met  according  to  adjournment  U.  P.  P.  S.  Q.  S. 

Ordered  that  the  preceeding  minutes  of  the  present  meeting  of  P.b.y 
be  now  read. 

The  P.b.y  give  liberty  to  Pittsburgh  congregation  to  apply  to  any 
other  P.b.y  within  the  bounds  of  our  Church  for  supplies. 

Mr.  Smith  appointed  to  supply  at  Mingo  Creek  ye   1st  Sab.  in  July,  and  one 


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Sab.  at  King's  Creek  at  discretion  to  administer  the  Sacrament  of  the  Lord's 
supper. 

Mr.  Hughs  to  supply  at  Mill-Creek  one  Sab.  at  discretion,  at  Muddy-Creek  ye 
4th  Sab.  of  June. 

Mr.  Brice  to  supply  at  Morgan-town  ye  4th  Sab.  in  June. 

Mr.  McPherrin  to  supply  at  Long-run  ye  1st  Sab.  in  May,  at  Fairfield  the  1st 
Sab.  in  August. 

Messrs.  John  Hannah  and  George  Hill  appeared  before  P.b.y,  and 
having  offered  themselves  to  be  taken  on  trials  in  order  to  their  being 
licensed  to  preach  the  Gospel:  the  P.b.y  having  received  sufficient 
testimonials  of  their  good  moral  conduct,  and  of  their  being  regular 
members  of  the  church,  proceeded  to  converse  with  them  upon  their 
experimental  acquaintance  with  religion,  and  proposed  to  them  several 
cases  of  Conscience ;  and  agreed  to  take  them  under  their  care,  pro- 
vided, in  a  future  day,  Mr.  Hill  give  fuller  satisfaction  with  regard  to 
the  subjects  on  which  he  has  been  conversed  with. 

The  P.b.y  proceeded  to  examine  them  on  the  Latin  and  Greek 
languages,  and  Mr.  Hannah  and  Mr.  Marshel  on  the  Hebrew,  which 
were  sustained  as  parts  of  trial. 

Mr.  Hill  is  appointed  to  prepare  an  exegeses  on  this  theme  Quid  est 
discrimen  inter  foedera  Gratise  et  operum.  And  Mr.  Hannah  an  exe- 
geses on  this  theme,  In  quo  constat  essentia  Fidei  salvificag;  to  be  de- 
livered at  our  next  fall  meeting. 

The  P.b.y  having  received  sufficient  testimonials  in  favour  of  Mr. 
Robert  Marshel,  of  his  having  gone  through  a  regular  course  of  litra- 
ture,  of  his  good  moral  character,  and  of  his  being  in  the  communion 
of  the  Church,  proceeded  to  take  the  usual  parts  of  trial  for  his  licen- 
sure :  and  he  having  given  satisfaction  as  to  his  accomplishments  in 
litrature,  as  to  his  experimental  acquaintance  with  religion,  and  as  to 
his  proficiency  in  divinity  and  other  studies:  the  P.b.y  did,  and  hereby 
do  express  their  approbation  of  all  these  parts  of  trial :  and  he  having 
adopted  the  confession  of  faith  of  this  church,  and  satisfactoraly  an- 
swered the  questions  appointed  to  be  put  to  Candidates  to  be  licensed; 
the  P.b.y  did,  and  hereby  do  license  him,  the  sd.  Robert  Marshel,  to 
preach  the  Gospel  of  Christ  as  a  probationer  for  the  holy  ministry 
within  the  bounds  of  this  P.b.y,  or  wherever  he  shall  be  regularly 
called. 

Mr.  Marshel  appointed  to  supply  at  Lebanon  ye  1st  Sab.  in  May,  ye  2d  Sab, 
at  Long-run:  the  3d  at  Seweekly,  the  4th  at  Ebenezer :  the  5th  at  Bethel  on 
Blacklick.  The  1st  Sab.  of  June  at  Mill-Creek,  the  2d  at  King's  Creek,  the  4th 
at  Mingo  Creek.    The  1st  Sab.  of  July  at  Delap's  Creek,  the  2d  at  Muddy-Creek, 


68  MINUTES    6F    THE   REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 


the  3d  at  George's  Creek,  the  4th  at   Morgan   town.     The  1st  Sab.  of  August  at 
Randolph. 

Mr.  Clark  to  supply  at  Seweekly  one  Sab.  at  discretion  ;  another  at  discretion 
both  as  to  time  and  place. 

Mr.  Smith  reports  that  he  has  settled  with  his  congregations,  but 
forgot  to  bring  in  the  accounts:  he  is  therefore  ordered  to  produce 
them  at  our  next  meeting. 

Mr.  Brice  produced  settlements  whereby  it  appears  that  the  congre- 
gation of  Three-Ridges  is  indebted  to  him  ^"24.18.0.  and  Wheeling 
congregation  ^"29.00.0.  which  became  due  the  2 2d  Inst. 

Mr.  Hughs  produced  settlements  whereby  it  appears  that  the  con- 
gregation of  Buffalo  is  indebted  to  him  ^37.0.3.  and  Short-Creek 
^"io.oo.o.  which  became  due  ye  22d  Inst. 

The  P.b.y  finding  that  the  congregation  of  Buffalo  have  paid  but  a 
small  part  of  their  Sallery  to  Mr.  Hughs  for  the  last  year,  order  that 
notice  be  given  to  that  congregation  that  unless  they  pay  up  their  Sal- 
lery before  the  next  meeting  of  P.b.y,  Mr.  Hughs  will  be  under  the 
necessity  of  removing  from  them. 

Adjourned  to  meet  the  3d  tuesday  of  Septembr  at  James  McKees 
in  Congruity  Cong.     Concluded  with  Prayer. 

Read  &  approved  of  thus  far  ") 

[•  Joseph  Smith  Modr. 

Winchester  Octr.  2nd  17  90.   J 

Tuesday^  2 1st of  Septembr  1790. 

The  P.b.y  met  at  James  McKee's  according  to  adjournment  U.  P. 
P.  S.  The  Revd.  Messrs.  James  Finley,  Joseph  Smith,  John  McMillan, 
James  Power,  James  Dunlap,  Joseph  Patterson  and  James  Hughs. 

Elders,  Robert  McComb,  William  McComb,  Samuel  McClane, 
James  Ewen,  and  John  Jack. 

Absent  the  Revd.  John  Clark,  Thaddeus  Dod,  Robert  Finley,  Sam- 
uel Barr  and  John  Brice. 

The  P.b.y  was  opened  by  Messrs.  Porter  and  McPherrin  with  dis- 
courses on  the  subjects  appointed  them  at  our  last  meeting,  which 
were  sustained  as  parts  of  trial  for  Ordination. 

The  Stated  Clerk  being  absent,  Mr.  Power  was  chosen  Clerk  pro 
tempore. 

Adjourned  to  meet  to  morrow  morning  at  9  o'clock.  Concluded 
with  Prayer. 

Wednesday  Septembr  ye  2zd. 

The  P.b.y  met  according  to  adjournment  U.  P.  P.  S.  Q.  S. 


MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY.  69 

Ordered  to  read  the  minutes  of  the  last  Session,  which  was  done 
accordingly. 

Ordered  to  read  the  minutes  of  the  last  meeting  of  P.b.y. 

Mr.  Power's  reasons  of  absence  from  our  last  meeting  are  sustained. 

The  P.b.y  find  that  the  order  of  Synod  for  raising  contributions 
for  the  support  of  Missionaries  has  been  in  part  complied  with,  and 
that  the  sum  received  is  22. 14.3. 

Ordered  that  those  who  have  not  yet  contributed,  do  it  as  soon  as 
convenient. 

The  Revd.  David  Bard,  lately  a  member  of  Carlisle  P.b.y,  being 
present  and  invited,  sits  as  a  correspondent. 

The  P.b.y,  according  to  appointment,  proceeded  to  the  Ordination 
of  Messrs.  John  McPherrin  and  Samuel  Porter,  and  did  by  fasting  and 
prayer,  and  with  the  imposition  of  the  hands  of  the  P.b.y  set  them 
apart  to  the  holy  office  of  the  Gospel  ministry.  Mr.  Dunlap  preached 
on  the  occasion  from  Rom.  1.  16.  Mr.  McMillan  presided,  and  Mr. 
James  Finley  gave  the  Charge.  Mr.  McPherrin  and  Mr.  Porter  now 
take  their  seats  as  members. 

The  congregations  of  Pittsburgh  and  Pitt's-township  request  the 
P.b.y  to  grant  them  such  supplies  as  they  can,  and  to  use  their  best 
endavours  at  the  next  meeting  of  Synod  to  procure  them  such  supplies 
as  they  shall  find  convenient. 

Mr.  Hughs  is  ordered  to  inform  the  congregation  of  Buffalo  that  a 
compliance  with  the  order  of  P.b.y  respecting  a  settlement  will  be 
expected  by  the  next  meeting  of  P.b.y. 

Adjourned  to  meet  at  Round-Hill  in  the  forks  of  Yough  the  third 
tuesday  of  October  next.      Concluded  with  Prayer. 

Winchester  September  ye  30/A  1790. 

The  P.b.y  met  pro  re  nata.  U.  P.  P.  S.  The  Revd.  Messrs.  Joseph 
Smith,  John  McMillan,  Thaddeus  Dod,  Robert  Finley,  Joseph  Patter- 
son, John  McPherin,  Samuel  Porter  and  Samuel  Barr. 

The  Synod  having  accepted  the  report  of  the  Committee  which  met 
at  Pittsburgh,  whereby  it  appears  that  Mr.  Barr  is  again  restored  to 
the  full  exercise  of  his  ministry  :  and  Mr.  Barr  having  produced  suffi- 
cient evidence  to  clear  himself  of  the  charge  of  disorderly  conduct 
exhibited  against  him,  by  some  members  of  the  Session  of  Pittsburgh; 
now  makes  application  for  a  dismission  from  this  P.b.y  in  order  to  join 
the  P.b.y  of  New-Castle,  which  was  accordingly  granted,  and  the 
Clerk  is  ordered  to  furnish  him  with  suitable  testimonials. 

The  Commission  of  Synod  having  represented  to  us  that  they  had 
chosen   Mr.    Robert   Marshel   as  a  Missionary,    provided  the   P.b.y 


70  Minutes  of  the  redstone  presbytery. 

would  recommend    him:    the  P.b.y  concurred    therewith,   and    gave 
him  such  recommendations  as  were  necessary. 

Adjourned  to  meet  at  the  time  and  place  before  appointed.  Con- 
cluded with  Prayer. 

Round-Hill,  Tuesday  jy*  igth  of  Octobr  1790. 

The  P.b.y  met  according  to  adjournment  U.  P.  P.  S.  the  Revd. 
Messrs.  James  Finley,  John  Clark,  John  McMillan,  James  Power, 
James  Dunlap,  Robert  Finley,  Joseph  Patterson,  James  Hughs,  John 
Brice,  and  John  McPherrin. 

Absent  the  Revd.  Messrs.  Joseph  Smith,  Thaddeus  Dod,  and 
Samuel  Porter. 

Elders  present,  Samuel  Holiday,  Patrick  Scott,  John  Baird,  Sam- 
uel Finley,  James  Ewing,  John  Vance,  and  James  Barr. 

The  P.b.y  was  opened  by  Mr.  Robert  Finley  with  a  sermon  on 
2.  Cor.  6.  2. 

The  P.b.y  proceeded  to  the  choice  of  a  Moderator  and  Clerk, 
whereupon  Mr.  Dunlap  was  chosen  Moderator,  and  Mr.  Patterson 
Clerk  for  the  ensuing  year. 

A  supplication  for  supplies  from  the  congregations  of  Pittsburgh 
and  Pitts-township,  and  particularly  for  Mr.  Robert  Finley,  was 
brought  in  and  read. 

A  supplication  for  supplies  from  a  number  of  the  inhabitants  of 
Harrison  County,  and  particularly  for  an  ordained  Minister,  was 
brought  in  and  read. 

Supplications  for  supplies  were  brought  in  and  read  from  L. 
Racoon,  Monongahala  County,  George's  Creek  and  Sandy-Creek. 

Applications  for  supplies  were  made  from  Delap's  Creek,  Mingo- 
Creek,  Mill-Creek,  and  Bethel  on  Blacklick. 

Adjourned  to  meet  to  morrow  morning  at  9  o'clock.  Concluded 
with  Prayer. 

Wednesday  ye  20th  of  Octobr. 

The  P.b.y  met  according  to  adjournment  U.  P.  P.  S.  Q.  S. 

Ordered  to  read  the  minutes  of  the  last  session,  which  was  done  ac- 
cordingly. 

Ordered  to  read  the  minutes  of  the  last  Stated  meeting  of  P.b.y. 

Messrs.  Clark's  R.  Finley's  and  Brice's  reasons  of  absence  from  our 
last  meeting  are  sustained. 

The  P.b.y  continue  their  order  for  raising  contributions  for  the  sup- 
port of  Missionaries  under  the  direction  of  the  Synod  of  Virginia. 

The  congregation  of  Lower  Buffalo  not  having  complied  with  the  re- 
quisition of  P.b.y  respecting  Sallery;  the  P.b.y  recommend  it  to  the 


MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY.  71 

congregations  of  Short  Creek  and  L.  Buffalo  to  alter  their  first  plan, 
and  enjoy  Mr.  Hugh's  labours  according  to  their  strength. 

Ordered  that  the  minutes  of  our  last  Spring  meeting  respecting  sup- 
plies be  now  read. 

The  P.b.y  find  that  the  members  present  have  fulfilled  their  appoint- 
ments except  Messrs.  McMillan  and  Hughs  in  one  instance  each,  for 
which  omission  their  reasons  are  sustained. 

Mr.  Clark  is  appointed  to  supply  at  Mingo-Creek  two  Sabs,  at  discretion. 

Mr.  James  Finley  is  appointed  to  supply  at  Delap's  Creek  ye  4th  Sab.  of  No- 
vembr,  at  George's  Creek  the  1st  Sab.  of  April. 

Mr.  Smith  is  appointed  to  supply  at  Mill  Creek  one  Sab.  at  discretion,  another 
Sab.  at  discretion  both  as  to  time  and  place. 

Mr.  McMillan  at  Pittsburgh  ye  4th  Sab.  of  Novembr,  at  Mingo-Creek  ye  3d 
Sab.  of  March. 

Mr.  Power  at  Mingo-Creek  ye  5th  Sab.  of  Octobr,  at  Pittstownship  ye  1st  Sab. 
of  April. 

Mr.  Dunlap  at  Springer's  Mill  ye  1st  Sab.  of  Novembr,  at  Sandy-Creek  the  1st 
Sab.  of  April. 

Mr.  Robert  Finley  at  George's  Creek  ye  4th  Sab.  of  Octobr  and  the  rest  of  the 
time  untill  our  Spring  meeting  at  discretion. 

Mr.  Patterson — at  Mill-Creek  ye  1st  Sab.  of  March,  and  to  catechise  the  congre* 
gation,  at  Lower  Racoon  one  Sab.  at  discretion. 

Mr.  Hughs  at  King's  Creek  ye  3d  Sab.  of  Novembr,  at  Pitts  township  one  Sab. 
in  April. 

Mr.  Brice  at  the  three  Springs  the  3d  Sab.  of  November,  at  Big  Wheeling  the 
2d  Sab.  of  March. 

Mr.  McPherrin  at  L.  Racoon  the  4th  Sab.  of  Octobr,  at  Fairfield  the  1st  Sab. 
of  April. 

Mr.  Porter— at  Blacklick  the  4th  Sab.  of  Novembr,  at  Delap's  Creek  the  1st 
Sab.  of  April. 

The  P.b.y  proceeded  to  consider  the  refference,  respecting  John 
Barnet,  from  the  Session  of  Labanon  congregation,  and  having  read 
the  minutes  of  the  Session  relative  thereunto,  and  heard  all  that  was 
farther  offered  by  the  parties,  agreed  to  defer  the  final  determination 
thereof  untill  to  morrow. 

Adjourned  to  meet  to  morrow  morning  at  9  o'clock.  Concluded 
with  Prayer. 

Thursday  Octobr  ye  21st. 

The  P.b.y  met  according  to  adjourment  U.  P.  P.  S.  Q.  S.  except 
the  Revd.  Messrs.  John  McMillan,  James  Dunlap,  Robert  Finley, 
James  Hughs,  and  John  Brice;  together  with  Patrick  Scott,  Samuel 
Finley  and  John  Vance  Elders  who  had  leave  of  absence. 

The  Stated  Moderator  being  absent,  Mr.  Clark  is  chosen  Moderator 
pro  tempore. 


72  MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 

The  P.b.y  proceeded  in  the  consideration  of  the  refference  respect- 
ing John  Barnet,  and  after  mature  deliberation  came  to  the  following 
determination,  viz: 

That  although  the  oath  of  Jane  Miller  appears  to  lay  a  ground  of 
much  suspicion  of  immodest  conduct  and  language  in  John  Barnet; 
yet  as  there  are  no  circumstances  to  corroberate  her  evidence  and 
something  in  the  acquitance  she  gave,  that  seems  in  some  measure 
to  weaken  the  force  thereof;  we  are  not  clear  peremptorily  to  jud^e 
him  guilty,  but  must  refer  the  matter  to  the  judgement  of  ye  great  day, 
and  in  the  mean  time  admonish  him  to  such  circumspection  in  his  con- 
duct as  may  tend  to  wipe  away  all  grounds  of  suspicion  respecting  him. 

Ordered  that  this  judgment  be  publickly  read  in  the  congregation  of 
Lebanon. 

The  P.b.y  proceeded  to  converse  with  Mr.  Hill  on  the  subjects  re- 
ferred to  in  ye  minutes  of  our  last  spring  meeting,  and  received  such 
satisfaction  as  induced  them  to  take  him  on  farther  trials;  accordingly 
he  brought  in  and  read  the  Exegesis  formerly  appointed  to  him,  which 
was  sustained  as  part  of  trials. 

Mr.  Hannah  not  being  sufficiently  prepared  on  the  subject  appointed 
to  him  at  our  last  spring  meeting :  he  is  appointed  to  prepare  an  Exe- 
gesis on  the  same  theme,  and  an  Homily  on  Rom.  7.  9.  to  be  delivered 
at  our  next  meeting. 

Mr.  Hill  is  appointed  to  prepare  an  Homily  on  1.  Cor.  2.  14.  to  be 
delivered  at  our  next  meeting. 

Adjourned  to  meet  at  Rehoboth  the  last  tuesday  of  December  next. 
Concluded  with  prayer. 

Rehoboth  Decembr ye  2W1  1790. 

The  P.b.y  met  according  to  adjournment  U.P. P.S.  The  Revd. 
Messrs.  James  Finley,  John  McMillan,  James  Power,  Robert  Finley, 
Joseph  Patterson,  John  McPherrin  and  Samuel  Porter. 

Elders,  John  Power,  Patrick  McCullouch,  and  JohnjSheilds. 

Absent,  The  Revd.  Messrs.  John  Clark,  Joseph  Smith,  Thaddeus 
Dod,  James  Dunlap,  John  Brice  and  James  Hughs. 

The  P.b.y  was  opened  by  Mr.  Porter  with  a  sermon  from  Joh.  7.  37. 

The  Stated  Moderator  being  absent,  Mr.  McMillan  was  chosen 
Moderator  P.  T. 

Ordered  to  read  the  minutes  of  the  last  meeting  of  P.b.y  except  so 
far  as  they  respect  supplies. 

Mr.  Porter's  reasons  for  not  attending  our  last  meeting  are  sustained. 

Mr.  Hannah  brought  in  and  read  the  Exegesis  and  homily  on  the 
subjects  appointed  him  at  our  last  meeting. 


MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY.  73 

The  P.b.y  deferred  coming  to  any  final  determination  concerning 
them,  untill  they  would  examine  him  at  some  length  on  Divinity. 

Adjourned  to  meet  to  morrow  morning  at  10  o'clock.  Concluded 
with  Prayer. 

Wednesday  Decembr ye  29th. 

The  P.b.y  met  according  to  adjournment  U.  P.  P.  S.  Q.  S. 

Mr.  Hill  brought  in  and  read  an  Homily  on  the  subject  appointed 
him  at  our  last  meeting,  which  was  sustained  as  a  part  of  trials. 

The  P.b.y  proceeded  to  examine  Mr.  Hannah  at  some  length  on 
divinity,  and  after  maturely  deliberating  on  the  matter,  and  prayer  to 
God  for  direction;  from  all  the  light  which  they  could  obtain,  notwith- 
standing they  felt  tenderly  for  Mr.  Hannah,  and  could  not  but  enter- 
tain favourable  hopes  of  his  piety;  yet  taking  into  consideration  his 
natural  incapacity,  his  small  acquaintance  with  divinity,  after  so  long  a 
time  spent  in  study,  and  the  small  prospect  of  his  ever  taking  that  pains 
which  is  necessary  in  order  to  obtain  a  competent  acquaintance  with 
it;  P.b.y  were  unanimously  of  oppinion  that  it  was  not  their  duty  to 
encourage  him  to  proceed  any  further  on  trials  with  a  prospect  of  being 
licensed  to  preach  the  Gospel. 

Adjourned  to  meet  at  Delap's  Creek  the  third  tuesday  of  April  next. 
Concluded  with  Prayer. 

Delap's  Creek  Tuesday^  19^  of  April  1791. 

P.b.y  met  according  to  adjournment  U.  P.  P.  S.  The  Revd. 
Messrs.  John  McMillan,  James  Power,  James  Dunlap,  Robert  Finley, 
Joseph  Patterson,  John  Brice,  John  McPherrin,  and  Samuel  Porter. 

Elders,  Hugh  Scott,  John  Jack,  Joseph  Caldwell,  William  McCand- 
less,  James  Finley,  William  Sloan  and  James  McClane. 

Absent,  The  Revd.  Messrs.  John  Clark,  James  Finley,  Joseph  Smith, 
Thaddeus  Dod,  and  James  Hughs. 

The  P.b.y  was  opened  by  Mr.  Power  with  a  sermon  on  2.  Sam.  23.  5. 

The  reading  of  the  minutes  of  the  last  meeting  of  P.b.y  deferred  till 
to-morrow. 

The  P.b.y  proceeded  to  take  in  supplications  for  supplies. 

Supplications  for  supplies  were  brought  in  and  read  from  the  con- 
gregations of  Fairfield,  Mill-Creek,  Hollady's  Cove,  Ebenezer  on 
Blacklick,  &  Sandy  Creek. 

Applications  for  supplies  were  made  by  the  congregations  of  New- 
Providence,  Delap's  Creek,  Long-run  and  Seweekly,  Patterson's  Creek, 
Clerksburgh,  and  King's  Creek. 

Ordered  that  the  minutes  of  our  last  fall  meeting  respecting  supplies 
be  now  read. 


74  MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 

The  P.b.y  find  that  the  members  present  have  fulfilled  their  ap- 
pointments except  Messrs.  Power  and  Brice  in  one  instance  each,  for 
which  omission  their  reasons  are  sustained. 

Adjourned  to  meet  to-morrow  morning  at  9  o'Clock.  Concluded 
with  Prayer. 

Wednesday  April  ye  20th. 

P.b.y  met  according  to  adjournment  U.  P.  P.  S.  Q.  S. 

The  Revd.  Messrs.  James  Finley,  Joseph  Smith  and  James  Hughs 
are  now  come,  their  reasons  for  not  coming  sooner  were  sustained. 

Ordered  to  read  the  minutes  of  the  last  session. 

The  P.b.y  find  that  Messrs.  Finley,  Smith  and  Hughs  have  fulfilled 
their  appointments  except  Messrs.  Smith  and  Hughs  in  one  instance 
each,  for  which  omission  their  reasons  are  sustained. 

Mr.  James  Finley  is  appointed  to  administer  the  Sacrament  of  the  Lord's  supper 
at  Delap's  Creek  on  the  4th  Sab.  of  August,  and  to  supply  at  Seweekly  one  Sab. 
at  discretion. 

Mr.  Smith  is  appointed  to  supply  at  Mill-Creek  the  4th  Sab.  of  August  and 
administer  the  Sacrament  of  the  Supper;  and  one  Sab.  at  Mingo-Creek  at  dis- 
cretion. 

Mr.  McMillan  is  appointed  to  supply  at  Long-run,  the  4th  Sab.  of  July,  at 
Mill-Creek  the  3d  Sab.  of  August. 

Mr.  Power  is  appointed  to  supply  at  Pigeon  Creek  ye  2d  Sab.  of  May,  at 
Pitt's  township  the  3d  Sab.  of  August. 

Mr.  Dunlap  to  administer  the  Sacrament  of  the  Supper  at  Sandy-Creek  the  4U1 
Sab.  of  August,  and  to  supply  there  the  preparation  Sab. 

Mr.  Robert  Finley  is  appointed  to  assist  in  administering  the  sacrament  of  ye 
supper  at  Delap's  Creek  the  4th  Sab.  of  August,  and  to  supply  one  sab.  at  Pat- 
terson's Creek  at  discretion. 

Mr.  Dcd  is  appointed  to  assist  Mr.  Dunlap  in  administering  the  Lord's  supper 
at  Sandy-Creek  ye  4th  Sab.  of  August,  and  to  supply  at  Delap's  Creek  ye  3d  Sab. 
of  Augt. 

Mr.  Patterson  is  appointed  to  supply  at  King's  Creek  ye  1st  Sab.  of  August, 
at  Pittsburgh  one  Sab.  at  discretion. 

Mr.  McPherrin  is  appointed  to  supply  at  Round  Hill  ye  3d  Sab.  of  May,  at 
Fairfield  the  4th  Sab.  of  August. 

M.\  Brice  at  Muddy  Creek  one  Sab.  at  discretion,  at  Hollady's  Cove  ye  3d 
Sab.  of  July. 

Mr.  Porter  at  Chartiers  ye  3d  Sab.  of  May,  at  Blacklick  ye  1st  Sab.  of  Sep- 
tembr. 

Mr.  Hughs  at  Rehoboth  ye  2d  Sab.  of  May,  at  Mill-Creek  the  4th  Sab.  of 
August. 

Messrs.  James  Finley,  James  Dunlap,  James  Power  and  John  McPher- 
rin, or  any  two  of  them,  are  appointed  a  Committee  for  the  purpose 
of  examining  and  making  out  appointments  for  such  ministers  or  pro- 
bationers as  may  come  to  itenerate  in  our  bounds. 


MINUTES   OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY.  75 

Mr.  James  McGready  being  now  detainedby  in  disposition  of  body 
m  the  bounds  of  the  P.b.y  of  Orange,  makes  application  by  letter  for 
a  dismission  in  order  to  join  sd.  P.b.y. 

The  P.b.y  agreed  to  grant  his  request  and  ordered  the  Clerk  to 
transmit  him  a  copy  of  this  minute  together  with  a  letter  of  advice 
upon  the  occasion. 

Adjourned  to  meet  to  morrow  morning  at  9  o'Clock.  Concluded 
with  Prayer. 

Thursday  April  the  21st. 

The  P.b.y  met  according  to  adjournment  U.  P.  P.  S.  Q.  S. 

Ordered  to  read  the  minutes  of  the  last  session. 

P.b.y  agreed  that  a  letter  respecting  the  affair  of  Mr.  McGready's 
dismission  be  sent  to  the  Moderator  of  the  P.b.y  of  Orange. 

Mr.  Smith  produced  settlements  with  his  congregations  whereby  it 
appeared  yt.  there  was  due  to  him  from  Buffalo  the  sum  of  ,£56.  3.  11. 
and  from  Cross  Creek  the  sum  of  ^25.00.0.  on  the  1st  Instant. 

Mr.  McMillan  produced  a  settlement  with  the  congregation  of  Pigeon 
Creek  whereby  it  appeared  that  sd.  congregation  is  indebted  to  him 
the  sum  of  ,£60,  which  became  due  the  first  of  Novembr,  1790. 

Also  a  settlement  with  the  congregation  of  Chartiers,  whereby  it  ap- 
pears that  sd.  congregation  is  indebted  to  him  the  sum  of  £60.  10.  8. 
which  became  due  ye  1st  of  Jan.  -91. 

Mr.  Patterson  produced  a  settlement  with  Manture's  congregation 
whereby  it  appeared  that  sd.  congregation  will  be  indebted  to  him 
against  ye  22d  Inst,  the  sum  of  ^12-6-9. 

Also  a  settlement  with  Racoon  congregation,  whereby  it  appeared 
that  sd.   congregation  is  clear  with  him  untill  ye  2  2d  Inst. 

Mr.  Hughs  produced  a  settlement  with  Short  Creek  Congregation 
whereby  it  appears  yt.  sd.  congregation  is  indebted  to  him  against 
ye  2 2d  Inst,   the  sum  of  ^27.  16.  7. 

Also  a  settlement  with  tBuffalo  congregation  whereby  it  appeared 
that  sd.  congregation  will  be  indebted  to  him  against  ye  2 2d  Inst, 
the  sum  of  ^57.  9.  8. 

Mr.  Brice  produced  a  settlement  with  the  congregation  of  Three 
Ridges  whereby  it  appeared  that  said  congregation  will  be  indebted 
to  him  against  ye  2 2d  Inst,   the  sum  of  ^25.  9.  7. 

Also  a  settlement  with  the  congregation  of  the  forks  of  Wheeling 
whereby  it  appeared  that  there  will  be  due  to  him  from  sd.  congre- 
gation on  the  2 2d  Inst,  the  sum  of  ^50.  00.  o. 

Mr.  McPherrin  produced  a  settlement  with  the  congregation  of 
Unity  whereby  it  appeared    that   sd.   congregation  was   indebted  to 


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him  on  the  12th  Inst,  the  sum  of  ^15.  12.  1.  Also  a  settlement 
with  Salem  whereby  it  appeared  that  sd.  congregation  was  clear 
with  him. 

Mr.  Porter  reports  that  both  his  congregations  are  clear  untill  ye 
1  st  Inst. 

P.b.y  find  upon  inquiry  that  the  several  congregations  are  satisfied 
with  the  care  and  diligence  of  their  respective  Pastors. 

Ordered  that  the  minutes  of  the  last  meeting  of  P.b.y  be  now 
read. 

Messrs.  Smith's,  Dunlap's,  Hugh's  and  Brice's  reasons  for  being 
absent  from  the  last  meeting  of  P.b.y  were  sustained. 

Mr.  William  Swan  having  offered  himself  to  be  taken  on  trials  in 
order  to  his  being  licensed  to  preach  the  Gospel;  the  P.b.y  having 
received  sufficient  testimonials  of  his  good  moral  character,  of  his 
having  gone  thro'  a  regular  course  of  litrature,  and  of  his  being  a 
regular  member  of  the  Church,  proceeded  to  converse  with  him  upon 
his  experimental  acquaintance  with  religion,  and  proposed  to  him 
several  cases  of  Conscience,  and  having  obtained  satisfaction  on  these 
points,  agreed  to  take  him  on  trials. 

The  P.b.y  then  proceeded  to  examine  Mr.  Hill  and  Mr.  Swan  at 
some  length  in  divinity,  and  sustained  their  answers  as  parts  of  trial. 

Mr.  Hill  is  appointed  to  prepare  a  presbeterial  exercise  on  Joh. 
15.  5.  to  be  delivered  at  our  next  meeting. 

Mr.  Swan  is  appointed  to  prepare  an  exegesis  on  this  theme 
an  gratia  convertans  sit  irrisistibilis,  and  an  homily  on  Rom.  6.  23. 
to  be  delivered  at  our  next  meeting. 

P.b.y  appointed  the  Revd.  Messrs.  James  Finley,  John  McMillan 
and  James  Dunlap  to  represent  them  in  the  general  assembly  of  this 
church  at  their  next  meeting. 

Adjourned  to  meet  at  Chartiers  the  last  Tuesday  of  June  next. 

Concluded  with  Prayer. 

Chartiers  Tuesday  the  2W1  of  June  1791. 

P.b.y  met  according  to  adjournment  U.  P.  P.  S.  The  Revd.  Messrs. 
James  Finley,  John  Clark,  Joseph  Smith,  John  McMillan,  Thaddeus 
Dod,  James  Dunlap,  Joseph  Patterson,  James  Hughs,  John  Price, 
John  McPherrin,  and  Samuel  Porter. 

Elders,  William  Smiley,  Moses  Coe,  Jacob  Cook,  Allexander  Mc- 
Candless,   John    Moor,   and  John  Guthrie. 

Absent  the  Revd.  Messrs.  James  Power  and  Robert  Finley. 

P.b.y  was  opened  by  Mr.  Marshel  with  a  sermon  on  Jer.  6.  4. 

Ordered  to  read  the  minutes  of  the  last  meeting  of  P.b.y. 


MINUTES   OF   THE   REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY.  77 

Messrs.  Clark's  and  Dod's  reasons  for  not  attending  our  last  meet- 
ing were  sustained. 

The  members  who  were  appointed  to  attend  the  meeting  of  the 
general  assembly  have  fulfilled  their  appointment. 

Mr.  Swan  brought  in  and  read  an  exegesis  on  the  subject  appointed 
him  at  our  last  meeting,  which  was  sustained  as  a  part  of  trials. 

Adjourned  to  meet  to  morrow  morning  at  9  o'clock. 

Concluded  with  Prayer. 

Wednesday  June  ye  29th. 

P.b.y  met  according  to  adjournment  U.  P.  P.  S.  Q.  S. 

Ordered  to  read  the  minutes  of  the  last  session. 

Mr.  Robert  Finley  having  represented  to  P.b.y  that  probably  he 
might  be  under  the  necessity  of  removing  to  Kentucky  before  their  next 
meeting,  therefore  requested  that  a  member  might  be  appointed  to 
furnish  him  with  suitable  credentials  in  case  it  should  be  necessary. 

The  P.b.y  granted  his  request  and  appointed  Mr.  James  Finley  to 
write  him  a  dismission  and  furnish  him  with  proper  credentials. 

Mr.  Hill  brought  in  and  read  a  presbeterial  exercise  on  the  subject 
assigned  him  at  our  last  meeting,  which  was  sustained  as  a  part  of 
trials. 

Mr.  Swan  brought  in  and  read  an  Homely  on  the  subject  appointed 
him  at  our  last  meeting,  which  was  sustained  as  a  part  of  trials. 

P.b.y  proceeded  to  examine  Mr.  Swan  on  the  latin  and  Greek  lan- 
guages, which  was  sustained  as  part  of  trials. 

Messrs.  Clark  and  McPherrin  obtained  leave  of  absence. 

P.b.y  proceeded  to  examine  Messrs.  Hill  and  Swan  somewhat 
farther  on  divinity,  and  sustained  their  answers  as  part  of  trials. 

Mr.  Hill  is  appointed  to  prepare  a  lecture  on  the  eleventh  Psalm  to 
be  delivered  at  our  next  meeting. 

-Mr.  Swan  is  appointed  to  prepare  a  presbeterial  exercise  on  1  Pet. 
3.  18.  and  a  lecture  on  the  60th  Psalm,  both  to  be  delivered  at  our 
next  meeting. 

Adjourned  to  meet  at  Pigeon  Creek  ye  3d  tuesday  of  October 
next. 

Concluded  with  Prayer. 

Read  and  approved  thus  far.  )  T  ,       ,,  , ,.,.       , ,    ,, 

w     u    *     r\  *  i  >  <.  Mohn  McMillan  Mod  r. 

Winchester  Octob  r  ye  1st  1791.         j  J 

Pigeon-Creek,  Tuesday^  i8//?  of  October  1791. 
The  P.b.y  met  according  to  adjournment.  U.  P.  P.  S.     The  Revd. 
Messrs.  John  Clark,  Joseph  Smith,  John  McMillan,  James  Dunlap, 
Joseph  Patterson,  James  Hughs  and  Samuel  Porter. 


78  MINUTES  OF  THE  REDSTONE  PRESBYTERY. 

Elders  James  Dinsmore,  James  Edger,  Patrick  McCullouch,  John 
Parker,  Allexander  Wright  and  James  McKee. 

Absent  the  Revd.  Messrs.  James  Finley,  James  Power,  Thaddeus 
Dod,  John  Brice  and  John  McPherrin. 

P.b.y  was  opened  by  Mesrs.  Hill  and  Swan  with  discourses  on  the 
subjects  appointed  them  at  our  last  meeting  :  which  were  sustained  as 
parts  of  trial. 

The  P.b.y  proceeded  to  the  choice  of  a  Moderator  and  Clerk  for  the 
ensuing  year;  whereupon  Mr.  Porter  was  chosen  Moderator  and  Mr. 
Hughs  Clerk. 

Agreeably  to  order  supplications  for  supplies  were  brought  in  and 
read  from  the  congregations  of  Fairfield,  the  mouth  of  King's  Creek, 
Pittstownship  &  Long-run. 

Applications  for  supplies  were  made  by  the  congregations  of  Se- 
weekly,  Labanon,  Mill-Creek,  King's  Creek,  Ebenezer  on  Pukaty, 
Ebenezer  on  blacklick,  Sandy  Creek,  Crab-Orchard,  Mingo  Creek, 
and  Clerksburgh. 

Adjourned  to  meet  to  morrow  morning  at  9  o'Clock.  Concluded 
with  Prayer. 

Wednesday  Octobr ye  igth. 

P.b.y  met  according  to  adjournment  U.  P.  P.  S.  Q.  S. 

Agreeably  to  order  the  minutes  of  the  last  Session  were  read. 

The  Revd.  Messrs.  James  Finley,  James  Power,  and  Thaddeus 
Dod,  together  with  John  Power  and  Demas  Lindsly  Elders  are  how 
come,  their  reasons  for  not  coming  sooner  were  sustained. 

Mr.  McPherrin  informed  us  by  letter  that  he  was  detained  from  at- 
tending the  present  meeting  by  sickness. 

According  to  order  the  minutes  of  the  last  meeting  of  P.b.y  were 
read. 

Mr.  Power's  reasons  for  not  attending  our  last  meeting  were  sus 
tained. 

<The  Treasurer  reported  that  he  had  received  from  the  following  con- 
gregations the  following  contributions  for  the  support  of  missionaries, 
viz  :  from 

Mr.  McMillan's  congregations  jQ.  7.  12.  6.  from  Mr.  Clark's  ;£  1.  7.  6 
from  Mr.  Patterson's  4.    3.  9.  from  Mr.  Power's   2.  12.  o. 

from  Mr.  McPherrin's  6.    8.  o.  from  Mr.  Smith's     17.  7.  o 

from  Mr.  Hughs's  4.     6.  6.    In  all  43.    15.    3.    for  the 

payment  of  which  into  the  hands  of  the  commission  of  Synod  he  pro- 
duced their  receipt. 

Mr.  James  Finley  reported  that  according  to  appointment  he  had 


MINUTES   OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY.  79 

wrote  a  dismission  for  Mr.  Robert  Finley  and  furnished  him  with 
proper  credentials. 

Agreeably  to  order  the  minutes  of  our  last  Spring  meeting  respecting 
supplies  were  read;  whereupon  it  was  found  that  the  members  present 
had  fulfilled  their  appointments,  except  Messrs.  Finley,  Power  and 
Hughs  in  one  instance  each,  for  which  their  reasons  were  sustained. 

Upon  motion  Ordered  that  the  members  and  Probationers  under 
our  care  keep  a  particular  account  of  the  sums  received  at  the  different 
places  where  they  supply,  and  make  report  at  our  Spring  and  fall  meet- 
ings; and  that  Vacancies  be  ordered  to  inform  P.b.y  at  our  next 
Spring-meeting  what  plans  they  have  fallen  upon  for  the  discharge  of 
supplies  and  promoting  of  religion  among  them. 

Mr.  James  Finley  was  appointed  to  supply  at  Seweekly  ye  3d  Sab.  of  Novembr, 
at  Long-run  ye  3d  Sab.  of  March. 

Mr.  Clark — at  Lebanon  ye  4th  Sab.  of  Decembr,  at  Mingo-Creek  ye  4th  Sab. 
of  March. 

Mr.  Smith — at  Morgan  town  ye  1st  Sab.  of  April,  at  King's  Creek  one  Sab.  at 
discretion. 

Mr.  McMillan  was  appointed  to  supply  two  Sabs,  at  discretion  both  as  to  time 
&  place. 

Mr.  Dod — at  Delap's  Creek  ye  1st  Sab.  of  Novembr,  and  one  Sab.  at  discretion. 

Mr.  Dunlap — at  Morgan  town  ye  4th  Sab.  of  Novembr,  at  Sandy-Creek  ye  3d 
Sab.  of  March. 

Mr.  Patterson — at  Mill-Creek  ye  1st  Sab.  of  Decembr,  and  one  Sab.  at  discretion. 

Mr.  Hughs — at  Holliday's  Cove,  ye  4th  Sab.  of  Novembr,  at  Pittstownship 
one  Sab.  at  discretion. 

Mr.  Brice — at  Mill-Creek  ye  1st  Sab.  of  April,  at  Mingo-Creek  ye  3d  Sab.  of 
Decembr. 

Mr.  Porter— at  Pittsburgh  ye  3d  Sab.  of  Decembr,  at  Bethel  on  black-lick  ye 
1st  Sab.  of  March. 

Mr.  McPherrin — one  Sab.  at  Fairfield,  and  another  at  Ebenezer  on  Pukaty  both 
at  discretion. 

Adjourned  to  meet  to  morrow  morning  at  9  o'Clock.  Concluded 
with  Prayer. 

Thursday  October  ye  20th. 

P.b.y  met  according  to  adjournment  U.  P.  P.  S.  Q.  S.  except  Mr. 
Porter  who  had  leave  of  absence,  and  Mr.  McKee,  and  Mr.  Wright 
who  went  off  without  leave. 

According  to  order  the  minutes  of  the  last  session  were  read. 

Ordered  that  those  who  have  not  brought  in  their  contributions  for 
the  support  of  missionaries,  bring  them  in  at  our  next  meeting. 

The  P.b.y  after  conversing  upon  the  recommendation  of  Synod  re- 
specting Baptism,  deferred  the  further  consideration  thereof  untill  the 
Spring  meeting. 


80  MINUTES   OF   THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 

The  P.b.y  after  considering  a  recommendation  of  Synod  respecting 
the  institution  of  Seminaries  of  learning  for  the  purpose  of  educating 
pious  youth  for  the  Ministry,  did  approve  thereof:  which  is  as  follows. 

As  the  supplying  the  churches  with  a  pious  and  well  qualified  min- 
istry is  of  acknowledged  importance.     Overtured 

i  st.  That  the  Synod  of  Virginia  undertake  the  patronage  of  a  Sem- 
inary of  learning  for  the  purpose  of  educating  young  men  for  the  Gos- 
pel ministry. 

2ly.  That  they  devise  means  for  supporting  or  assisting  young  men 
of  piety  and  genius  in  procuring  an  education,  who  may  not  be  pos- 
sessed of  sufficient  property  for  that  purpose. 

The  Synod  highly  approve  of  the  proposition  contained  in  the  over- 
ture, as  they  are  well  convinced  of  the  necessity  of  extending  the  op- 
portunities of  acquiring  knowledge,  and  especially  the  knowledge  of 
the  doctrines  of  religion  to  all  who  intend  to  preach  the  Gospel  of 
Jesus  Christ  to  the  world. 

Taking  this  measure  therefore  into  serious  consideration,  the  Synod 
recommended  that  there  be  two  general  institutions  for  learning  con- 
ducted under  the  patronage  of  this  body — One  to  be  established  in 
Rockbridge  County  in  Virginia,  under  the  care  of  the  Revd.  William 
Graham  as  the  President. — The  other  in  Washington  County  Penn- 
sylvania, under  the  care  of  the  Revd.  John  McMillan  The  principles 
upon  which  these  institutions  are  to  be  conducted,  are  to  be  as  follow. 

i  st.  The  learned  languages,  and  usual  circle  of  sciences  shall  be 
taught  in  them  to  as  many  as  may  be  sent  there  for  instruction. 

2ly.  During  the  course  of  accademical  education,  and  from  the  first 
initiation  of  the  students  into  the  Seminaries,  a  course  of  religious  in- 
struction shall  also  be  entered  upon  and  continually  adhered  to  during 
their  residence  there,  according  to  the  principles  of  our  church  —Books 
of  a  practicall  and  doctrinal  nature  shall  be  put  into  their  hands  at 
once.  Chatechetical  Lectures  shall  be  established  and  examinations 
entered  into  upon  their  progress  in  this  kind  of  knowledge  from  time 
to  time.  The  attention  to  these  studies  shall  be  keept  up  during  the 
whole  of  their  accademical  course,  and  suited  to  the  capacities  and 
progress  of  the  youth. 

3ly.  The  P.b.y  of  Lexington  and  Hanover  shall  be  the  Trustees  of 
the  Seminary  in  Rockbridge;  to  cherish  it  by  their  influence,  and 
pointedly  to  attend  the  examinations  of  the  Students  either  in  a  col- 
lective capacity,  or  by  committees  from  their  respective  bodies  duly 
appointed —The  P.b.y  of  Redstone  shall  in  like  manner  superintend 
the  Seminary  in  Washington  County. 


MINUTES    OK    THK    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 


4ly.  In  one  or  other  of  these  Institutions  it  is  the  advice  of  the 
Synod  that  all  the  youth  within  our  bounds  who  intend  to  engage  in 
the  ministry  of  the  Gospel  shall  be  instructed. 

5ly.  As  there  are  a  number  of  pious  youth  of  promising  genius  .in 
our  Country  who  might  be  very  servisable  in  preaching  the  Gospel, 
but  thro'  want  of  sufficient  ability  are  unable  to  obtain  an  education, 
it  is  the  intention  and  desire  of  Synod  the  ministers  in  their  respective 
P.b.ys  shall  seek  out  such,  and  that  they,  being  examined  and  approved 
by  the  P.b.y,  shall  be  placed  in  the  respective  Seminaries  at  the  ex- 
pence  of  the  P.b.y  who  shall  approve  them. 

61y.  In  order  to  obtain  the  proper  supplies  for  such  indigent  students 
the  P.  b.  y.  s  are  exhorted  to  use  their  influence  in  their  respective 
bounds  with  the  pious  and  benevolent  to  make  annual  contributions 
for  raising  a  fund  for  this  purpose;  this  fund  to  be  placed  in  the  hands 
of  treasurers  appointed  by  the  Synod,  who  are  to  return  annual  ac- 
counts of  recepts  and  expenditures;  and  from  it  the  youth  upon  the 
foundation  are  to  draw  their  supplies  by  an  order  from  their  respective 
Presidents.  And  those  youth,  upon  obtaining  their  education,  at  the 
expiration  of  one  year  after  being  settled  in  some  line  of  business, 
shall  begin  to  refund  to  the  Treasury  the  expences  of  their  education 
in  such  time  and  manner  as  the  P.b.y  may  direct. 

7ly.  The  Rules  of  these  Seminaries,  and  the  mode  of  education 
therein  shall  be  submitted  by  the  Presidents  to  the  respective  P.b.y.s 
for  their  approbation. 

The  P.b.y  therefore  order  their  members  to  use  their  best  endavours 
to  obtain  contributions  for  the  above  purpose,  and  put  them  into  the 
hands  of  Mr.  McMillan,  who  is  appointed  Treasurer,  as  soon  as  pos- 
sible, and  of  their  diligence  herein  to  render  an  account  at  our  next 
Spring  meeting. 

Agreeably  to  a  recommendation  of  Synod  respecting  the  religious 
observation  of  the  Lord's  day  -  Ordered  that  each  minister  of  this 
P.b.y  shall  read  sd.  recommendation  in  their  respective  congregations, 
and  engage  spiritedly  in  complying  with  the  same. 

Mr.  Swan  brought  in  and  read  a  presbyterial  exercise  on  the  subject 
appointed  him  at  our  last  meeting,  which  was  sustained  as  part  of  trials. 

P.b.y  proceeded  to  examine  Mesrs.  Hill  and  Swan  upon  Natural 
and  Moral  Philosophy,  and  sustained  their  answers  as  part  of  trials. 
Mr.  Hill  was  appointed  to  prepare  a  popular  sermon  on  Matt.  28.  20. 
And  Mr.  Swan  also  to  prepare  a  popular  sermon  on  1.  Tim.  1.  15. 
both  to  be  delivered  at  our  next  meeting. 

Adjourned  to  meet  at   Bethel  the  3d.  tuesday  of  Decembr.  next. 

Concluded  with  Prayer. 


82  MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 

Bethel  Tuesday  ye.  20th.  of  Decembr.  1791. 
The  P.b.y  met  according  to  adjournment  U.  P.  P.  S.     The  Revd. 
Mesrs.  James   Finley,    John  Clark,   Joseph    Smith,   John  McMillan, 
Thaddeus  Dod,  Joseph  Patterson,    James  Hughs,   John  Brice,  John 
McPherrin  and  Samuel  Porter. 

Elders,   John  Sheilds,   James   Brice,  'Moses  Coe,    Samuel   Riddle, 
John  Sheilds  and  James  Parr. 

Absent  the  Revd.  Mesrs.  James  Power  and  James  Dunlap. 
The  P.b.y  was  opened  by  Mr.  Swan  with  a  sermon  on  the  subject 
appointed  him  at  our  last  meeting,  which  was  sustained  as  a  part  of 
trials. 

The  Revd.  Jacob  Jennings  of  the  low  dutch  church  being  present 
and  invited  sat  as  a  correspondent. 

Agreeably  to  order  the  minutes  of  our  last  meeting,  except  so  far  as 
they  respect  supplies,  were  read. 

Mr.  Brice's  reasons  for  not  attending  our  last  meeting  were  sustained. 
Mr.  David  Smith  having  offered  himself  to  be  taken  on  trials  in 
order  to  his  being  licensed  to  preach  the  Gospel:  the  P.b.y  having  re- 
ceived sufficient  testimonials  of  his  having  gone  thro'  a  regular  course 
of  litriture,  of  his  good  moral  character,  and  of  his  being  a  regular 
member  of  the  church,  proceeded  to  converse  with  him  upon  his  ex- 
perimental acquaintance  with  religion,  and  proposed  to  him  several 
cases  of  Conscience,  and  having  obtained  satisfaction  on  these  points, 
agreed  to  take  him  on  trials. 

Adjourned  to  meet  to  morrow  morning  at  10  o'Clock. 

Concluded  with  Prayer. 
Wednesday  Decembr.  ye.  21st. 
P.b.y  met  according  to  adjournment  U.  P.  P.  S.  Q.  S. 
Ordered  to  read  the  minutes  of  the  last  Session. 
Mr.  Dunlap  is  now  come,  his  reasons  for  not  coming  sooner  were 
sustained. 

Andrew  Howell,  Mr.  Finley's  Elder  is  now  come,  his  reasons  for 
not  coming  sooner  were  sustained. 

Mr.  Hill  delivered  a  discourse  on  the  subject  appointed  him  at  our 
last  meeting  which  was  sustained  as  part  of  trials. 

James  McConnel,  Mr.  Brice's  Elder,  is  now  come,  his  reasons  for 
not  coming  sooner  were  sustained. 

The  Revd.  Thomas  Cooly,  late  a  member  of  the  P.b.y  of  Charles- 
town,  appeared  before  us  and  produced  a  dismission  and  testimonials 
from  sd.  P.b.y  together  with  testimonials  from  a  number  of  dissenting 
ministers  in  England,  and  desired  to  be  received  as  a  member  with  us. 


MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY.  83 

The  P.b.y  after  maturely  deliberating  upon  the  matter  could  not  see 
their  way  clear  to  receive  him  upon  his  credentials  from  that  P.b.y,  as 
it  is  a  P.b.y  unknown  to  us,  and  not  in  subordination  to  the  genneral 
Assembly;  but  proceeded  to  converse  with  him  as  a  minister  from 
foreign  parts,  agreeably  to  the  direction  of  the  genneral  Synod  in  such 
cases;  and  obtained  such  satisfaction  as  induced  them  to  employ  him 
in  their  vacancies,  untill  the  next  meeting  of  Synod :  yet  they  expect 
that  he  will,  before  the  meeting  of  Synod,  produce  some  letters  of  rec- 
ommendation from  Ministers  in  S.  Carolina  known  to  them. 
Adjourned  to  meet  to  morrow  morning  at  9  o'Clock 

Concluded  with  Prayer. 

Thursday  Decembr.  ye.  22d. 

P.b.y  met  according  to  adjournment  U.  P.  P.  S.  Q.  S. 

Ordered  to  read  the  minutes  of  the  last  Session. 

P.b.y  proceeded  to  examine  Mr.  David  Smith  on  the  learned  lan- 
guages and  divinity,  and  sustained  his  performances  on  these  branches 
as  part  of  trials.  Also  Mesrs.  Hill  and  Swan  on  divinity  and  sus- 
tained their  answers  as  part  of  trials. 

P.b.y.  having  received  sufficient  testimonials  in  favour  of  Mesrs. 
Hill  and  Swan,  of  their  having  gone  through  a  regular  course  of  litra- 
ture,  of  their  good  moral  character,  and  of  their  being  in  the  commu- 
nion of  the  church,  proceeded  to  take  the  usual  parts  of  trial  for  their 
licensure:  and  they  having  given  satisfaction  as  to  their  accomplish- 
ments in  litrature,  as  to  their  experimental  acquaintance  with  religion; 
and  as  to  their  proficiency  in  divinity  and  other  studies;  the  P.b.y  did, 
and  hereby  do  express  their  approbation  of  all  these  parts  of  trial: 
and  they  having  adopted  the  confession  of  faith  of  this  church,  and 
satisfactorily  answered  the  questions  appointed  to  be  put  to  Candidates 
to  be  licensed;  the  P.b.y  did,  and  hereby  do  license  them,  the  sd. 
Mesrs.  Hill  and  Swan,  to  preach  the  Gospel  of  Christ,  as  probation- 
ers for  the  holy  ministry;  within  the  bounds  of  this  P.b.y  or  wherever 
they  may  be  orderly  called. 

Mr.  Jennings  having  expressed  a  desire  of  continuing  some  time  in 
our  bounds,  was  appointed  to  supply  at  Delap's  Creek  and  Muddy 
Creek  as  much  as  convenient  between  this  and  our  next  spring  meeting. 

Mr.  Cooly  was  appointed  to  supply  in  our  vacancies  at  discretion,  particularly 
in  Harrison  County. 

Mr.  Hill  was  appointed  to  supply  at  George's  Creek  ye.  3d.  Sab.  of  Jany,  at 
Morgantown  ye.  4th.  at  Sandy  Creek  ye.  5th.  at  Fairfield  ye.  1st.  Sab.  of  Feby.  at 
Ebenezer  ye.  2d.  at  Bethel  ye.  3d.  at  Long-run  ye.  41I1.,  at  Seweekly  ye.  1st  Sab. 
of  March  ;  ye.  2d.  Sab.  at  discretion.  At  the  mouth  of  Racoon  the  3d.  at  Mill 
Creek  ye.  4th.  at  King's  Creek  ye.  1st.  Sab.  of  April.  At  Holliday's  Cove  ye.  2d. 
Sab. 


84  MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY 


Mr.  Swan  was  appointed  to  supply  at  Mingo  Creek  ye.  3d.  Sab.  of  Jany.  at  Leb- 
anon ye.  4th.  at  Pitts  Township  ye.  5th.  at  Ebenezer  on  Puckety  ye.  1st.  Sab.  of 
Feby.  at  Fairfield  ye.  2d.  at  Bethel  on  Black-lick  ye.  1st.  Sab.  of  March,  at  Eben- 
ezer ye.  2d.  at  Seweekly  ye.  3d.  at  Long-run  ye.  4th.  at  Mill  Creek  ye.  2d.  Sab.  of 
April. 

The  3d.  thursday  in  Jany.  next  was  appointed  to  be  observed  as  a 
day  of  fasting  and  prayer,  particularly  on  account  of  the  situation  of 
our  Country  with  respect  to  the  savages. 

Mr.  David  Smith  was  appointed  to  prepare  an  exegesis  on  the  fol- 
lowing Quo  modo  miracula  probant  scripturas  sacras  esse  divinas,  and 
an  Homily  on  Rom.  8.  6.  both  to  be  delivered  at  our  next  meeting. 

Adjourned  to  meet  at  Round-Hill  the  3d.  tuesday  of  April  next. 

Concluded  with  Prayer. 

Tuesday  ye.  17th.  of  April  1792. 

the  P.b.y  met  at  Round  Hill  according  to  adjournment  U.  P.  P. 
S.  the  Revd.  Mesrs.  James  Finley,  John  Clark,  John  McMillan, 
James  Power,  James  Dunlap,  Thaddeus  Dod,  Joseph  Patterson,  James 
Hughs,  John  McPherrin  and  Samuel  Porter. 

Elders,  George  Sheilds,  John  Giffin,  Samuel  Mclane,  Thomas  Hall, 
John  Hamelton,  William  Waddel,  Thomas  Marquis,  &  William  McComb. 

Absent  the  Revd.  Mesrs.  Joseph  Smith  and  John  Brice. 

The  P.b.y  was  opened  by  the  Revd.  Thomas  Cooly  with  a  sermon 
on  2  Cor.  12.  9. 

The  Revd.  Jacob  Jennings  formerly  a  member  of  the  reformed 
dutch  Church  of  new- York  and  N.  Jersey  applied  to  be  received  as  a 
member  of  this  P.b.y,  and  upon  producing  sufficient  testimonials  of 
his  regular  licensure  and  ordination  by  the  Synod  of  sd.  Church,  to- 
gether with  other  certificates  of  his  good  moral  and  christian  character 
for  many  years  past,  was  accordingly  received  and  took  his  seat  as  a 
member. 

Upon  reading  the  minutes  of  our  last  fall  meeting  respecting  sup- 
plies, it  was  found  that  the  members  present  had  fulfilled  their  appoint- 
ments except  Mr.  Clark  and  Mr.  Porter  in  one  instance  each,  for  which 
their  reasons  were  sustained. 

The  united  congregations  of  Delap's  Creek  and  Muddy  Creek  pre- 
sented a  Call  to  the  Revd.  Jacob  Jennings,  which  being  read  was  de- 
livered to  him  for  his  consideration. 

The  united  congregations  of  Fairfield,  Donegal  &  wheatfield;  as 
also  the  united  congregations  of  mill  Creek  and  King's  Creek  pre- 
sented each  a  Call  to  Mr.  George  Hill,  which  having  been  read,  were 
delivered  to  him  for  his  consideration. 


MINI    IKS   OF    THE    REDSTONE   PRESBYTERY.  85 


Adjourned  to  meet  to  morrow  morning  at  9  o'Clock. 

Concluded  with  Prayer. 

Wednesday  ye.  i8t/i. 

P.b.y  met  according  to  adjournment  U.  P.  P.  S.  Q.  S. 

Ordered  to  read  the  minutes  of  our  last  session. 

Supplications  for  supplies  were  brought  in  and  read  from  Middle 
Town  and  Harrison,  from  three  Springs,  and  long-run. 

Applications  for  supplies  were  made  by  Ebenezer  on  Puckety,  Pitt's- 
township,  Ebenezer  on  black-lick,  George's  Creek,  Morgan  Town, 
Lebanon,  mingo  Creek,  and  Sandy  Creek. 

Ordered  to  read  the  minutes  of  our  last  meeting. 

Mr.  Power's  reasons  for  not  attending  our  last  meeting  were  sustained. 

The  P.b.y  find  that  the  appointment  respecting  the  fast  day  has  been 
complied  with. 

Mr.  Finley  was  appointed  to  supply  at  Chartiers  ye.  3d.  Sab.  of  may.  at  Unity 
the  4th.  Sab.  of  may. 

Thus  far  approved 

Winchester  28  1793.  Wm.  Mahom  Modr. 

Mr.  Clark — to  supply  at  Pidgeon  Creek  the  2d.  &  4th.  Sabs,  of  May.  at  Pitts- 
burgh ye.  1st.  Sab.  of  July,  and  Mingo  Creek  ye.  3d.  Sab.  of  July.  At  Lebanon 
ye.  1st.  Sab.  of  August. 

Mr.  McMillan— to  supply  at  Lebanon  ye.  3d.  Sab.  of  August,  and  administer 
the  sacrament  of  the  Lord's  Supper. 

Mr.  Power — at  Ebenezer  on  black-lick  ye.  2d.  Sab.  of  may,  at  George's  Creek 
ye.  3d.  Sab.  of  August,  and  administer  the  sacrament  of  the  L.  Supper. 

Mr.  Dunlap — at  Morgan-town  ye.  3d.  Sab.  of  June,  at  George's  Creek  ye.  3d. 
of  Augt. 

Mr.  Jennings  having  declared  his  acceptation  of  the  Call  from  Delap's  Creek 
and  Muddy  Creek,  was  appointed  to  supply  at  George's  Creek  the  2d.  Sab.  of 
August.     At  Sandy  Creek  ye#  4th.  Sab.  of  June. 

Mr.  Dod — at  crab-orchard  ye.  3d.  Sab.  of  June,  at  Sandy  Creek  ye.  4th.  Sab.  of 
June,  and  administer  the  sacrament  of  the  L.  Supper. 

Mr.  Patterson — at  Mingo  Creek  ye.  1st.  Sab.  of  July,  &  one  Sab.  at  discretion. 

Mr.  Hughs — at  Three  Springs  the  1st.  Sab.  of  July,  at  Mill  Creek  ye.  2d.  S. 
of  Augt. 

Mr.  Brice—at  King's  Creek,  one  Sab.  at  discretion. 

Mr.  Cooly— at  Pitt's  township  ye.  4th.  Sab.  of  April,  at  mingo  Creek  ye.  5th 
and  1st.  Sab.  of  May.  at  George's  Creek  ye.  2d.  and  the  remainder  of  his  time 
at  Clarksburgh  and  Middle  town. 

Mr.  Swan — at  George's  Creek^ye.  1st.  Sab.  of  May.  at  Sandy-Creek  ye.  2d.  at 
Crab-orchard  ye.  3d.  at  Seweekly  the  4th.  at  Long-run  ye.  1st.  Sab.  of  June,  at 
Mingo  Creek  the  3d.  at  Pitts  township  ye.  4th.  at  Ebenezer  on  Puckety  the  1st. 
Sab.  of  July,  at  Black  lick  ye.  2d.  &  3d.  at  Seweekly  the  1st.  Sab.  of  Augst.  at 
Long-run  ye.  2d.  at  Three  Springs  "ye.  4th.  at  Lebanon  ye.  3d.  Sab.  of  Septembr. 
the  remaining  Sabs,  untill  our  fall  meeting  at  discretion. 


86  MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 

P.b.  y  upon  enquiry  found  that  several  of  the  members  have  done 
something  considerable  towards  raising  a  fund  for  the  education  of  poor 
and  pious  youth,  according  to  an  order  at  our  last  fall  meeting :  and 
further  order  that  the  respective  members  go  on  to  attend  to  this  mat- 
ter, and  report  what  progress  they  have  made  therein  at  our  next  fall 
meeting. 

The  P.b.y  taking  into  their  serious  consideration  the  recommenda- 
tion of  Synod  respecting  periodical  baptism,  cannot  see  sufficient 
ground  from  Scripture  authority  for  their  compliance  therewith. 

An  appeal  from  a  judgement  of  the  session  of  Salem  congregation 
in  a  matter  between  Elizabeth  Tremble  and  Nancy  Woodend  was 
brought  in  and  read — P.b.y  after  deliberating  on  the  matter,  agreed  to 
appoint  Mesrs.  Finley  and  Power,  together  with  John  Sheilds  and  John 
Moor  Elders  as  a  committe  to  take  up  the  matter  de  novo;  to  meet 
at  the  house  of  John  Taylor  on  the  4th.  monday  of  may  next  at  8 
o'Clock  A.  M. 

Adjourned  to  meet  to  morrow  morning  at  9  o'Clock. 

Concluded  with  Prayer. 

Thursday  ye.  19th. 

P.b.y  met  according  to  adjournment  U.  P.  P.  S.  Q.  S. 

Ordered  to  read  the  minutes  of  our  last  Session. 

Mr.  Hill  declared  his  acception  of  the  call  from  the  united  congre- 
gations of  Fairfield,  Donegal  and  Wheatfield ;  and  returned  the  Call 
from  the  united  congregations  of  Mill-Creek  and  King's  Creek. 

Mr.  Hill  was  appointed  to  supply  one  Sab.  at  George's  Creek,  and  another  at 
Sandy-Creek,  both  at  discretion  as  to  time. 

Mr.  Hill  is  appointed  to  prepare  a  discourse  on  Prov.  11.  30.  to  be 
delivered  at  our  next  meeting  as  a  part  of  trials  for  ordination. 

Mr.  Clark  produced  a  settlement  whereby  it  appeared  that  there 
was  due  to  him  from  the  congregation  of  Bethel  on  the  1st.  of  Octobr. 
last  ye.  sum  of  ^134.  13.  11. 

Mr.  McMillan  reported  that  Chartiers  congregation  was  clear  with 
him  untill  the  1st.  of  January  last. 

Mr.  Patterson  reports  that  Racoon  congregation  will  be  indebted  to 
him  on  the  2 2d.  Instant  the  sum  of  jQg.  12.  1.  and  Mantures  run  at 
the  same  time,  the  sum  of  ,£16.  9.  4. 

Mr.  McPherrin  produced  settlements  whereby  it  appeared  that  there 
was  due  to  him  from  Salem  congregation  the  sum  of  ^31.  19.  8.  and 
from  Unity  the  sum  of  £19.  8.  7.  on  the  1st.  Instant. 

Mr.  Porter  reports  that  both  his  congregations  were  clear  with  him 
on  the  1  st.  Instant. 


MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY.  87 


Mr.  Hughs  produced  settlements  whereby  it  appeared  that  there 
was  due  to  him  from  Short-Creek  congregation  the  sum  of  ,£39.  2.  8. 
and  from  Buffalo  the  sum  of  ,£67.  15.  o. 

Upon  enquiry  it  was  found  that  the  congregations  are  satisfied  with 
the  care  and  diligence  of  their  respective  Pastors. 

Mr.  Thomas  Marquis  having  offered  himself  to  be  taken  on  trials  in 
order  to  his  being  licensed  to  preach  the  Gospel:  the  P.b.y  having  re- 
ceived sufficient  testimonials  of  his  having  gone  through  a  regular  course 
of  litrature,  of  his  good  moral  character,  and  of  his  being  a  regular 
member  of  the  church  proceeded  to  converse  with  him  upon  his  ex- 
perimental acquaintance  with  religion,  and  proposed  to  him  several 
cases  of  Conscience,  and  having  obtained  satisfaction  on  these  points 
agreed  to  take  him  on  trials. 

Mr.  Marquis  was  appointed  to  prepare  an  Exegesis  on  the  following 
theme  viz :  An  reatus  peccati  Adami,  omnibus  suis  posteris,  naturali 
generatione  ab  eo  oriundis,  imputatur  :  to  be  delivered  at  our  next 
meeting. 

Mr.  Jennings  and  Mr.  Hughs,  together  with  Mr.  Hall  Elder  obtained 
leave  of  absence. 

The  Stated  Clerk  being  absent,  Mr.  Patterson  was  chosen  Clerk  pro 
tempore. 

The  P.b.y  appointed  the  Revd.  Mesrs.  John  McMillan,  John 
McPherrin  &  Samuel  Porter,  as  Commissioners  on  their  behalf  to 
represent  them  at  the  genneral  assembly  of  the  presbyterian  church  of 
north  America  at  their  next  meeting. 

Adjourned  to  meet  at  Chartiers  on  the  4th.   tuesday  of  June  next 

Concluded  with  Prayer. 

Tuesday  ye.  26th.  of  June  1792. 

the  P.b.y  met  at  Chartiers  according  to  adjournment   U.   P.   P.  S. 

the  Revd.  Mesrs.  John  Clark,  John  McMillan,  James  Power, 
James  Dunlap,  Thaddeus  Dod,  Joseph  Patterson,  James  Hughs,  John 
Brice,  John  McPherrin  and  Samuel  Porter. 

Elders,  Thomas  Brecken,  William  Gordon,  John  Steel,  John  McPher- 
rin, and  Thomas  Marshell. 

Absent  the  Revd.  Mesrs.  James  Finleytand  Jacob  Jennings. 

P.b.y  was  opened  by  Mr.  Patterson  with  a  sermon  on  John.  10.  14. 

P.b.y  found  that  the  Revd.  Joseph  Smith  was  removed  by  death  on 
the  19th.  of  April  last. 

Ordered  to  read  the  minutes  of  our  last  meeting  except  so  far  as 
they  respect  supplies. 

Mr.  Brice's  reasons  for  not  attending  our  last  meeting  were  sustained. 


88  MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 


Mr.  David  Smith  having  been  detained  from  our  last  meeting  by 
the  sickness  and  death  of  his  Father,  now  brought  in  and  read  an 
exegesis  upon  the  theme  appointed  him  at  our  last  winter  meeting, 
which  was  sustained  as  a  part  of  trials. 

Mr.  Hill  having  informed  P.b.y  by  letter  that  he  could  not  attend 
our  present  meeting  to  deliver  ye.  discourse  appointed  him,  is  therefore 
required  to  attend  to  it  at  our  next. 

Adjourned  to  meet  to  morrow  morning  at  9  o'Clock 

Concluded  with  Prayer. 
Wednesday  ye.  2  7th. 

The  P.b.y.  met  according  to  adjournment  U.  P.  P.  S.  Q.  S. 

Mr.  Finley  is  now  come,  his  reasons  for  not  coming  sooner  were 
sustained. 

Ordered  to  read  the  minutes  of  our  last  Session. 

The  committe  appointed  to  meet  on  the  affair  of  the  appeal  from 
the  session  of  Salem  congregation  reported,  that  they  met  accordingly, 
but  found  that  they  could  not  proceed,  because  the  witnesses,  tho' 
cited,  did  not  attend.  That  therefore  they  had  recommended  to  the 
parties  to  call  the  assistance  of  some  of  their  Elders,  and  endavour  to 
have  the  affair  accommodated.      Which  report  was  approved. 

Mr.  Smith  brought  in  and  read  an  homily  on  the  subject  appointed 
him  at  our  last  winter  meeting :  also  a  presbyterial  exercise  on  Heb. 
4.  n.  which  tho'  not  appointed  him  by  P.b.y,  as  he  was  necessarily 
detained  from  our  last  meeting,  and  so  had  no  part  of  trials  given  him, 
yet  was  received  as  tho'  it  had  been  appointed,  and  both  were  sus- 
tained as  parts  of  trial. 

Mr.  Marquis  brought  in  and  read  an  exegesis  on  the  theme  appointed 
him  at  our  last  meeting,  which  was  sustained  as  a  part  of  trials. 

Mr.  Boyd  Mercer  having  offered  himself  to  be  taken  on  trials  in  order  to 
his  being  licensed  to  preach  the  Gospel.  The  P.  b.  y  having  received  suffi- 
cient testimonials  of  his  having  gone  thro'  a  regular  course  of  litrature, 
of  his  good  moral  character,  and  of  his  being  a  regular  member  of  the 
church;  proceeded  to  converse  with  him  upon  his  experimental  ac- 
quaintance with  religion,  and  proposed  to  him  several  cases  of  Con- 
science; and  having  obtained  satisfaction  on  these  points,  agreed  to 
take  him  on  trials. 

Adjourned  to~meet  to  morrow  morning  at  9  o'Clock 

Concluded  with  Prayer. 
Thursday  ye.  2%th.  of  June. 

The  P.b.y  met  according  to  adjournment  U.  P.  P.  S.  Q.  S.  except 
Mr.  Clark  who  had  leave  of  absence. 

Ordered  to  read  the  minutes  of  our  last  Session. 


MINUTES   OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY.  89 


The  P.b.  y  having  taken  into  consideration  a  refference  from  the  ses- 
sion of  Round-Hill,  were  of  opinion  that  they  had  not  sufficient  evi- 
dence to  prove  that  John  Crawford  is  the  father  of  Hannah  Burney's 
child,  and  that  sd.  Burney  be  admitted  to  give  satisfaction  in  the  com- 
mon mode. 

P.b.y  proceeded  to  examine  Mesrs.  Marquis  and  Mercer  on  the 
latin  and  Greek  languages,  and  Mr.  Smith  on  the  Hebrew,  and  sus- 
tained their  performances  on  these  branches  as  parts  of  trial. 

Mr.  McMillan  and  Mr.  Brice's  Elder  obtained  leave  of  absence. 

P.b.y  renewed  their  order  respecting  the  raising  of  collections  for 
the  support  of  Missionaries  agreeably  to  the  plan  of  Synod :  and  or- 
dered their  members  to  bear  or  convey  sd.  collections  to  the  treasurer 
of  the  Commission  at  the  next  meeting  of  Synod. 

Upon  enquiry  it  was  found  that  the  members  appointed  to  represent 
this  P.b.y  at  the  genneral  assembly  of  the  Presbyterian  Church  of  N. 
America  at  their  last  Spring  meeting  have  fulfilled  their  appointment. 

Mr.  Smith  was  appointed  to  prepare  a  lecture  on  Heb.  6.  1-6. 
and  Mr.  Marquis  an  Homily  on  Rom.  8.  14.  and  Mr.  Mercer  an 
Exegesis  on  the  following  theme  An  decreta  Dei  conditionaeia  vel 
absoluta  sint :  all  to  be  delivered  at  our  next  meeting. 

The  united  congregations  of  Cross-Creek  and  Buffalo  being  left 
vacant  by  Mr.  Smith's  decease,  made  application  for  supplies;  where- 
upon 

Mr.  McPherrin  was  appointed  to  supply  at  Buffalo  ye.  1st.  Sab.  of  July,  and 
Mr.  McMillan  at  Cross-Creek  ye.  5th.  Sab.  of  July. 

Adjourned  to  meet  at  Pidgeon  Creek  ye.  3d.  tuesday  of  October  next 

Concluded  with  Prayer. 

Pidgeon  Creek  Tuesday  ye.  xdth.  of  October  1792 

P.b.y  met  according  to  adjournment  U.  P.  P.  S.  the  Revd.  Mesrs. 
John  Clark,  John  McMillan,  Joseph  Patterson,  James  Hughs,  John 
Brice,  John  McPherrin  and  Samuel  Porter. 

Elders,  Alexander  Baily,  William  Brown,  John  Baird,  Thomas  Arm- 
strong, Peter  Wallace,  James  Edger,  and  Hugh  Scott. 

Absent  the  Rev.  Mesrs.  James  Finley,  James  Power,  Thaddeus 
Dod,  James  Dunlap  and  Jacob  Jennings. 

P.b.y  was  opened  by  Mesrs.  Hill  and  Smith  with  discourses  on 
subjects  appointed  them  at  former  meetings:  which  were  sustained  as 
parts  of  trial. 

P.b.y  proceeded  to  the  choice  of  a  moderator  and  Clerk  for  the  en* 
suing  year,  whereupon  Mr.  Patterson  was  chosen  moderator  and  Mr. 
McPherrin  Clerk. 


90  MINUTES    OF   THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 

P.b.y  proceed  to  receive  Calls  and  supplications  for  supplies. 

The  united  congregation  of  Mingo  Creek  and  Horse  shoe-bottom : 
as  also  the  united  congregations  of  Bethel  and  Ebenezer  on  black-lick ; 
and  the  united  congregations  of  Long-run  and  Seweekly;  and  the 
united  congregations  of  Mill-Creek  and  King's  Creek  presented  each 
a  call  to  Mr.  William  Swan,  which  being  read  were  delivered  to  him 
for  his  consideration. 

An  application  was  received  from  Lebanon  congregation  for  supplies. 

Mr.  Jennings  is  now  come,  his  reasons  for  not  coming  sooner  were 
sustained. 

Adjourned  to  meet  to  morrow  morning  at  9  o'Clock. 

Concluded  with  Prayer. 

Wednesday  Octobr.  ye.  17th,  — 92. 

The  P.b.y  met  according  to  adjournment  U.  P.  P.  S.  Q.  S. 

Ordered  to  read  the  minutes  of  our  last  Session. 

Ordered  to  read  the  minutes  of  our  meeting  in  June  last. 

Mr.  Jenning's  reasons  for  not  attending  our  last  meeting  were  sus- 
tained. 

P.b.y  upon  enquiry  found  that  the  members  present  have  fulfilled 
their  appointments. 

Mr.  Swan  returned  the  Calls  from  the  united  congregations  of  Bethel 
and  Ebenezer  on  Black-lick,  as  also  from  Mingo  creek  and  Horse- 
shoe-bottom, and  requested  longer  time  to  determine  respecting  the 
other  Calls  put  into  his  hands  by  P.b.y. 

Applications  for  supplies  were  made  from  the  congregations  of 
Bethel  and  Ebenezer  on  Black-lick,  George's  Creek,  Buffalo  and  Cross 
Creek,  Pittstownship,  Ebenezer  on  Puckety,  Mingo  Creek,  Horse- 
shoe-bottom, &  Three  Springs. 

Mr.  Clark  was  appointed  to  supply  at  Cross  Creek  ye.  2d.  Sab.  of  Novembr.  at 
Lebanon  ye.  1st.  Sab.  of  April. 

Mr.  McMillan — at  Buffalo  ye.  1st.  Sab.  of  Decembr.  at  Mingo  Creek  ye. 
4th.  S.  of  March. 

Mr.  Finley  at  Horse-shoe  bottom  ye.  4th.  Sab.  of  Novembr.  and  one  Sab.  at 
discretion. 

Mr.  Power — at  Pitt's  township  ye.  4th.  Sab.  of  Novembr.  and  one  Sab.  at 
discretion. 

Mr.  Dunlap — at  George's  Creek  ye.  1st.  Sab.  of  Decembr.  at  Sandy  Creek 
ye.    1st.  Sab.  of  April. 

Mr.  Dod — at  Buffalo  ye.  4th.  Sab.  of  Novembr.  at  Cross  Creek  ye.  1st.  Sab. 
of  April. 

Mr.  Jennings — at  Buffalo  ye.  2d.  Sab.  of  Decembr.  at  Morgan  town  ye.  1st. 
S.  of  April. 


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Mr.  Patterson — at  mingo  Creek  ye.  3d.  Sab.  of  March  :  at  Puckety  ye.  2d. 
Sab.  of  Novembr. 

Mr.  Hughs — at  Lebanon  ye.  3d.  Sab.  of  Novembr.  at  three  Springs  ye.  1st. 
Sab.  of  March. 

Mr.  Brice — at  Horse-shoe  bottom  ye.  4th.  Sab.  of  Feby.  and  one  Sab.  at  dis- 
cretion. 

Mr.  Porter — at  Bethel  on  black  lick  ye.  4th.  Sab.  of  Novembr.  at  Pitts'  town- 
ship ye.  3d.  Sab.  of  March. 

Mr.  McPherrin — at  Puckety  ye.  1st.  Sab.  of  April,  at  Ebenezer  on  Blacklick 
ye.  2d.  Sab.  of  Novembr. 

Mr.  Hill  at  George's  Creek  ye.  3d.  Sab.  of  Octobr.  at  Bethel  on  Blacklick 
ye.  4th.  Sab.  of  March. 

P.b.y  find  that  agreeably  to  the  order  of  the  genneral  Assembly  Mr. 
Cooly's  testimonials  were  laid  before  Synod,  and  that  the  Synod,  from 
the  pecular  nature  of  sd.  testimonials,  suspected  the  authenticity  of 
them,  and  therefore  agreed  to  retain  them,  and  lay  them  before  the 
general  Assembly  next  Spring  :  also  finding  that  Mr.  Cooly  has  not 
complied  with  the  order  of  P.b.y  respecting  letters  of  recommenda- 
tion from  Ministers  in  S.  Carolina,  did  not  see  their  way  clear  to 
employ  him  any  longer  untill  farther  satisfaction  be  obtained  respect- 
ing these  matters. 

The  P.b.y  proceeded  to  consider  a  reference  from  the  Session  of 
congruity  congregation  respecting  a  certain  James  Christy  and  Re- 
becca Gordon.  After  hearing  all  the  minutes  of  the  Session  relating 
to  that  affair,  and  duely  deliberating  thereon  P.b.y  were  unanimously 
of  opinion  that  no  credit  ought  to  be  given  to  the  oath  of  Rebecca 
Gordon,  and  therefore  that  there  is  no  sufficient  evidence  to  criminate 
sd.  Christy  as  being  the  Father  of  sd.  Gordon's  child,  yet  as  there 
appeared  to  have  been  unbecoming  conduct  between  the  above  men- 
tioned parties,  P.b.y.  judged  that  neither  of  them  ought  to  be  admitted 
to  distinguishing  privileges,  untill  Providence  shall  shed  further  light 
upon  the  matter. 

P.b.y  agreed  to  ordain  Mr.  George  Hill  on  the  2d.  Tuesday  of 
Novembr.  at  Fairfield,  and  appointed  Mr.  Porter  to  preach  the  ordi- 
nation sermon,  and  Mr.  Power  to  preside  and  give  the  charge. 

The  Treasurer  reported  that  he  had  received  the  following  contribu- 
tions for  the  support  of  Missionaries  viz :  from 

£.s.d. 

Mr.  McPherrin 5-2-°     from  Mr.  Dunlap 5-J6.9 

from  Mr.  Hughs  3-°-o     from  Mr.   McMillan 0.15.0 

in  all  14. 13.9.  for  the  payment  of  which  into  the  hand  of  the  treas- 
urer of  the  Commission  of  Synod,  he  produced  his  receipt. 
The   P.b.y  having  received  a  dismission   and  certificate   from  the 


Q2  MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 


Commission  of  Synod  testifying  that  Mr.  Robert  Marshal  had  con- 
ducted himself  in  a  becoming  manner  while  riding  a  Missionary  under 
their  care  and  direction,  and  also  a  letter  from  Mr.  Marshal  requesting 
a  dismission  from  them  to  join  the  P.b.  y  of  Transylvania,  agreed  to 
grant  his  request,  and  recommend  him  as  a  Licentiate  in  good  standing. 

Ordered  that  the  Clerk  transmit  a  coppy  of  this  minute  to  Mr. 
Marshal. 

Upon  enquiry  it  was  found  that  a  number  of  the  members  had  done 
something  considerable  towards  raising  a  fund  for  the  education  of 
poor  and  pious  youth ;  and  that  it  is  the  design  of  all  the  members 
present  to  do  what  they  can  in  this  matter. 

Adjourned  to  meet  to  morrow  morning  at  10  o'clock 

Concludedwith  Prayer. 

Thursday  Octobr.  ye.  18  — 92. 

P.b.y  met  according  to  adjournment  U.  P.  P.  S.  Q.  S.  except  the 
Revd.  John  Clark,  and  John  Baird  and  William  Brown  Elders. 

Ordered  to  read  the  minutes  of.  our  last  Session. 

Mesrs.  Marquis  and  Mercer  brought  in  and  read  discourses  on  ye. 
subjects  appointed  them  at  our  last  meeting,  which  were  sustained  as 
parts  of  trial. 

Synod  having  appointed  the  2d.  thursday  of  Novembr.  next  to  be 
observed  as  a  day  of  solemn  fasting  and  prayer,  to  supplicate  Al- 
mighty God  to  pour  out  his  holy  spirit  upon  our  assemblies,  and  to 
revive  religion  in  our  churches;  also  to  return  God  humble  thanks  for 
the  divine  influences  he  has  already  granted  to  some  places  in  our 
bounds  :  P.b.y  heartily  concurred  with  the  appointment,  and  enjoined 
it  upon  the  churches  in  their  bounds  carefully  to  observe  the  same. 

Mr.  Swan  requested  leave  to  retain  the  calls  now  in  his  hands  untill 
the  next  meeting  of  P.b.y,  as  he  was  not  clear  to  accept  or  reject 
either  of  them  at  present.  P.b.y  granted  his  request  and  appointed 
him  to  supply  those  places  from  which  he  had  calls  until]  their  next 
meeting. 

P.b.y  unanimously  agreed  to  appoint  Canonsburgh  to  be  the  seat  of 
that  institution  of  learning  which  they  are  appointed  by  Synod  to 
superintend,  and  that  all  young  men  taken  upon  the  fund  for  the  sup- 
port of  poor  and  pious  youths  shall  be  educated  there. 

P.b.y  proceeded  to  examine  Mesrs.  Smith,  Marquis  &  Mercer  on 
moral  Philosophy  and  Marquis  and  Mercer  at  some  length  on  divinity 
and  sustained  their  performances  on  these  branches  as  parts  of  trials. 

Mr.  Smith  was  appointed  to  prepare  a  popular  sermon  on  Joh.  15. 


MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY.  93 

12.  and  Mr.  Marquis  a  presbeterial  exercise  on  Gal.  4.  4,  5.  And  Mr. 
Mercer  an  homily  on  Isa.  64.  6.  all  to  be  delivered  at  our  next 
meeting. 

Adjourned  to  meet  at  Fairfield  the  Second  tuesday  of  Novembr.  next 

Concluded  with  Prayer. 

Fairfield  Novembr.  ye.  i$th.  1792. 

P.b.y  met  according  to  adjournment  U.  P.  P.  S.  the  Revd.  Mesrs. 
Tames  Power,  Joseph  Patterson,  James  Hughs,  John  McPherrin,  & 
Samuel  Porter. 

Elders,  John  Sheilds,  William  Waddle,  and  John  Giffen. 

Absent  the  Revd.  Mesrs.  James  Finley,  John  Clark,  John  McMil- 
lan, Thaddeus  Dod,  James  Dunlap,  Jacob  Jennings  and  John  Brice. 

P.b.y  proceeded  to  set  apart  Mr.  George  Hill  to  the  holy  office  of 
the  Gospel  ministry  according  to  our  constitution,  Mr.  Porter 
preached  upon  the  occasion,  and  Mr.  Power  presided  and  gave  the 
charge.      Mr.  Hill  then  -took  his  seat  as  a  member. 

Adjourned  to  meet  to  morrow  morning,  at  the  house  of  John  Mc- 
Noher,  at  9  o,  clock     Concluded  with  Prayer. 

Wednesday  Novembr.  ye.  \\th.  1792. 

P.b.y  met  according  to  adjournment  U.  P.  P.  S.  Q.  S. 

Agreeably  to  order  the  minutes  of  the  last  Session  were  read. 

Ordered  to  read  the  minutes  of  our  last  meeting,  except  so  far  as 
they  respect  supplies. 

Mr.  Power's  reasons  for  not  attending  our  last  meeting  were  sus- 
tained. 

Upon  motion  it  was  agreed  to  reconsider  the  propriety  of  appointing 
Canonsburgh  the  seat  of  that  institution  of  learning  which  P.b.y  are 
appointed  to  superintend,  at  our  next  Spring  meeting. 

Mr.  Samuel  Mahon  a  Licentiate  formerly  under  the  care  of  Carlisle 
P.b.y,  having  accepted  a  Call  in  our  bounds,  professed  a  desire  to  be 
taken  under  the  care  of  this  P.b.y:  and  having  produced  a  certificate  of 
his  good  standing  as  a  Licentiate  with  that  body,  and  a  regular  dismis- 
sion from  them,  was  accordingly  received  :  whereupon  he  was  appointed 
to  deliver  a  discourse  on  Joh.  6.  44.  at  our  next  meeting,  and  to  supply 
at  Pittsburgh  untill  that  time.  Mr.  Smith  delivered  a  discourse  on  the 
subject  appointed  him  at  our  last  meeting  which  was  sustained  as  a 
part  of  trials. 

P.b.y  proceeded  to  examine  Mesrs.  Smith  and  Mercer  on  natural 
Philosophy  &  sustained  their  performances  on  this  subject  as  a  part  of 
trials. 


94  MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 


P.b.y  having  received  sufficient  testimonials  in  favour  of  Mr.  David 
Smith,  of  his  having  gone  through  a  regular  course  of  literature,  of  his 
good  moral  character,  and  of  his  being  in  the  communion  of  the 
church ;  proceeded  to  take  the  usual  parts  of  trial  for  his  licensure :  and 
he  having  given  satisfaction,  as  to  his  accomplishments  in  literature,  as 
to  his  experimental  acquaintance  with  religion,  and  as  to  his  proficiency 
in  divinity  and  other  studies,  the  P.b.y  did,  and  hereby  do  express  their 
approbation  of  all  these  parts  of  trial :  and  he  having  adopted  the  con- 
fession of  faith  of  this  church,  and  satisfactorily  answered  the  questions 
appointed  to  be  put  to  candidates  to  be  licensed:  the  P.b.y  did,  and 
hereby  do  license  him,  the  said  David  Smith,  to  preach  the  Gospel  of 
Christ,  as  a  probationer  for  the  holy  ministry  within  the  bounds  of  this 
P.b.y,  or  wherever  he  shall  be  orderly  called. 

Mesrs.  Marquis  and  Mercer  brought  in  and  read  discourses  on  the 
subjects  appointed  them  at  our  last  meeting  which  were  sustained  as 
parts  of  trial. 

Mr.  Marquis  was  appointed  to  prepare  a  lecture  on  Eph.  5.  1-6.  and 
a  sermon  on  Isa.  60.  1.  and  Mr.  Mercer  a  presbeterial  exercise  on  Heb. 
10.  1.  and  lecture  on  Rom.  5.  12-21.  all  to  be  delivered  at  our  next 
meeting. 

Mr.  Swan  having  requested  longer  time  to  determine  respecting  the 
acceptance  of  a  Call,  was  indulged  in  his  request,  and  appointed  to 
supply  in  those  congregations  whose  calls  are  now  in  his  hands  as  much 
as  convenient  untill  his  mind  is  determined. 

Mr.  Smith  was  appointed  to  supply  at  Ebenezer  on  Black-lick  ye.  3d.  Sab.  of 
Novembr.  at  Bethel  on  Black  lick  ye.  4th.  Sab.  at  Ebenezer  on  Puckety  ye.  1st. 
Sab.  of  Decembr.  at  l'ittstownship  ye.  2d.  Sab.  at  Long-run  ye,  3d.  Sab.  at  Se- 
wekly  ye.  4th.  Sab.  at  Lebanon  ye."  5th.  Sab.  at  Mingo  Creek  ye.  1st.  Sab.  of  Jany. 
at  Horse-shoe  bottom  ye.  2d.  Sab.  The  3d.  &  4th.  Sabs,  of  January  at  discretion, 
at  Mill  Creek  ye.  1st.  Sab.  of  Feb.  at  King's  Creek  ye.  2d.  Sab.  at  three  Springs 
ye.  3d.  Sab.  the  4th.  Sab.  at  discretion,  at  George's  Creek  ye.  1st  Sab.  of  March, 
at  Sandy  Creek  ye.  2d.  Sab.  at  Crab-Orchard  ye.  3d.  Sab.  at  Morgan  town  ye. 
4th.  Sab.  at  George's  Creek  ye.  1st.  Sab.  of  April. 

Adjourned  to  meet  at  Rehoboth  ye.  3d.  Tuesday  of  April  next. 

Concluded  with  Prayer. 

Rehoboth,  April  ye.  16th.  1793. 

the  P.b.y  met  according  to  adjournment  U.  P.  P.  S.  the  Revd. 
Mesrs.  James  Finley,  John  Clark,  John  McMillan,  James  Power, 
James  Dunlap,  Jacob  Jennings,  Joseph  Patterson,  James  Hughs,  John 
Brice,  John  McPherrin,  Samuel  Porter,  and  George  Hill. 

Elders,  Robert  More,  James  Allison,  John  Neel,  John  Allen,  An- 


MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY.  95 

drew  Frazer,  James  Ewin,  Joseph  Thorn,  John  Donaughy,  John  Cowen 
&  George  McCullough.     Absent  the  Revd.  Mr.  Thaddeus  Dod. 

P.b.y  was  opened  by  Mesrs.  Mahon,  Marquis  and  Mercer  with  dis- 
courses on  the  subjects  assigned  them  at  our  last  meeting. 

Adjourned  to  meet  to  morrow  morning  at  9  o'Clock 

Concluded  with  Prayer. 

Wednesday,  April  ye.  17th,  — 93. 

the  P.b.y  met  according  to  adjournment  U.  P.  P.  S.  Q.  S. 

Ordered  to  read  the  minutes  of  our  last  session. 

The  discourses  delivered  yesterday  by  Mesrs.  Marquis  and  Mercer 
were  sustained  as  parts  of  trial. 

Mesrs.  Robert  Galbraith  and  John  Wilken  appeared  before  P.b.y, 
and  proposed  to  produce  evidence  in  order  to  exculpate  themselves  from 
a  certain  crime  which  had  been  laid  to  their  charge,  and  upon  the  ac- 
count of  which  they  had  been  laid  under  censure  by  the  Synod,  viz : 
that  they  had  confessed  themselves  to  be  influenced  by  fraudulent  mo- 
tives in  their  prosecution  of  Mr.  Barr;  and  P.b.y  finding  that  they 
were  authorized  by  Synod  to  take  evidence  and  determine  respecting 
the  propriety  of  sd.  censure,  proceeded  to  hear  and  examine  such  wit- 
nesses as  were  produced. 

The  Revd.  James  Finley  being  solemnly  called  upon  to  declare  the . 
truth,  saith  that  being  present  he  does  not  remember  to  have  heard 
either  Robert  Galbraith  or  John  Wilken  express  any  thing  to  the  com- 
mittee of  Synod  met  at  Pittsburgh  signifying  their  design  of  defrauding 
Mr.  Barr  of  his  salery ;  nor  does  he  think  that  any  such  Idea,  as  is  ex- 
pressed in  the  minutes  of  the  Committe  of  Synod,  in  which  sd.  Gentle- 
men are  represented  as  having  been  influenced  by  a  fraudulent  design 
against  Mr.  Barr,  was  held  forth  by  them. 

That  he  does  not  remember  that  sd.  gentlemen  were  called  upon 
collectively  or  individually  to  appear  as  prosecutors  against  Mr.  Barr, 
but  that  the  general  question  being  put  by  the  Committee,  who  will 
come  forward  and  prosecute  Mr.  Barr,  they  declared  their  willingness 
to  appear  before  them  in  the  same  manner  that  they  had  formerly  done 
before  the  P.b.y  of  Redstone. 

William  Dunning  being  solemnly  called  upon  to  declare  the  truth 
saith,  that  being  present  the  whole  time  that  the  Committe  of  Synod 
sat  at  Pittsburgh  on  Mr.  Barr's  affair,  he  did  not  hear  either  Mr  Gal- 
braith or  Mr.  Wilken  express  any  design  of  defrauding  the  Revd. 
Samuel  Barr  of  his  salary  before  sd.  Committe  ;  that  neither  of  sd. 
Gentlemen  were  present  after  the  first  day  that  the  Committe  of  Synod 
sat :  That  sd.  Gentlemen  were  not  called  upon  collectively  or  severally 


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to  appear  as  prosecutors  against  Mr.  Barr,  but  that  the  generak  question 
being  put,  who  will  come  forward  and  prosecute  Mr.  Barr  ?  they 
declare  their  willingness  to  appear  before  them  in  the  same  manner 
that  they  had  formerly  done  before  the  P.b.y  of  Redstone. 

The  P.b.y  after  fully  hearing  the  matter,  and  examining  the  witnesses 
that  were  produced,  and  from  the  knowledge  that  they  have  of  the  con- 
duct of  Mesrs.  Galbraith  and  Wilken  throughout  the  whole  of  this  af- 
fair do  judge  that  they  ought  not  any  longer  to  be  held  under  cen- 
sure, as  it  does  not  appear  that  they  have  been  guilty  of  the  crimes 
alledged  against  them. 

P.b.y  proceeded  to  take  in  supplications  for  supplies. 

Supplications  for  supplies  were  brought  in  and  read  from  Sandy 
Creek  and  Crab-Orchard,  from  the  forks  of  ten-mile  and  Pike  run,  from 
buffalo  and  Cross  Creek,  from  Harison  County,  Middle  town  and  Mor- 
gan town. 

Applications  for  supplies  were  made  from  Lebanon,  Mingo  Creek  & 
horse  shoe  bottom,  Mill  Creek  and  King's  Creek,  Pittstownship  and 
Ebenezer  on  puckety,  from  George's  Creek,  Cambel's  tent,  and 
Bethel  and  Ebenezer  on  Blacklick. 

Ordered  to  read  the  minutes  of  our  last  fall's  meeting  so  far  as  they 
respect  supplies :  which  was  done :  whereupon  it  was  found  that  the 
members  present  have  fulfilled  their  appointments. 

Ordered  to  read  the  minutes  of  the  last  Sessions  of  P.b.y. 

Mesrs.  Finley's,  Clark's,  McMillan's  Dunlap's,  Jening's  and  Brice's 
reasons  for  not  attending  the  last  meeting  of  P.b.y  were  sustained. 

Mr.  Swan  declared  his  acceptance  of  the  Call  from  Long-run  and 
Seweekly,  whereupon  a  Commissioner  in  behalf  of  sd.  congregations 
requested  that  Mr.  Swan  might  be  ordained  as  soon  as  convenient. 

Mi"-  Clark  was  appointed  to  supply  at  Mingo  Creek  one  Sab.  at  discretion:  at 
Buffalo  the  2d.  Sab    of  August. 

Mr.  McMillan  was  appointed  to  supply  at  Cross  Creek  ye.  2d.  Sab.  of  May  and 
administer  the  sacrament  of  the  Lord's  supper.  At  Mill-Creek  ye.  2d.  Sab.  of 
August. 

Mr.  Power — to  supply  at  Lebanon  the  3d.  Sab.  of  August,  and  administer  the 
sacrament  of  the  Lord's  Supper.    At  Bethel  on  Black-licl>  one  Sab.  at  discretion. 

Mr.  Dunlap— at  Crab-Orchard  ye.  3d.  Sab.  of  August,  at  Morgan  town  ye.  4th. 
Sab.  of  August,  and  administer  the  sacrament  of  the  Lord's  supper  at  each  of 
those  places. 

Mr.  Patterson — to  supply  at  Cross  Creek  ye.  ist.  &  2d.  Sabs,  of  May. 

Mr.  Hughs — to  supply  at  Mill  Creek  ye.  3d.  Sab.  of  August,  and  administer 
the  sacrament  of  the  Lord's  Supper. 

Mr.  Brice — to  supply  at  Mill-Creek  ye.  3d.  Sab.  of  August,  and  one  Sab.  at  dis- 
cretion both  as  to  time  and  place. 


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Mr.  McPherin — to  supply  at  Sandy  Creek  ye.  3d.  Sab.  of  April,  at  George's 
Creek  the  3d.  Sab.  of  August. 

Mr.  Porter — to  supply  at  Ebenezer  on  black-lick  ye.  1st.  Sab.  of  May,  at  George's 
Creek  the  3d.  Sab.  of  August,  and  administer  the  sacrament  of  ye.  Lord's  Supper. 

Mr.  Hill — to  supply  at  George's  Creek  ye.  3d.  Sab.  of  April,  at  Lebanon  the 
3d.  Sab.  of  August. 

Mr.  Swan — at  Mingo  Creek  ye.  1st.  Sab.  of  May,  at  Morgan  town  ye.  4th.  Sab. 
of  August. 

Mr.  Smith — to  supply  at  Horse  shoe  bottom  ye.  3d.  Sab.  of  April,  at  buffalo  the 
4th.  Sab.  at  Pike-run  ye.  1st.  Sab.  of  August,  at  George's  Creek  ye.  2d.  Sab.  At 
Crab  Orchard  ye.  3d.  Sab.  ye.  4th.  at  discretion,  at  Clark'sburgh  ye.  1st.  Sab.  of 
Septembr.  at  Tygar's  vally  the  2d.  Sab.  at  Sandy  Creek  Glades  ye.  3d.  Sab.  at 
George's  Creek  ye.  4th.  Sab.  at  the  forks  of  ten-mile  ye.  5th.  Sab. 

Adjourned  to  meet  to  morrow  morning  at  9  o' Clock 

Concluded  with  Prayer. 

Thursday  April  ye.  i&f/i.  — 93. 

P.b.y  met  according  to  adjournment  U.  P.  P.  S.  Q.  S. 

Agreeably  to  order  the  minutes  of  the  last  Session  were  read. 

The  congregation  of  Pittsburgh  having  applied  to  P.b.y  for  Mr. 
Mahon's  ordination;  the  P.b.y  after  maturely  deliberating  upon  the 
matter,  and  finding  that  our  directory  requires  that  ordination  and  in- 
stalment should  always  go  together,  and  Mr.  Mahon  having  declared 
that  he  is  not  as  yet  clear  for  being  instaled  as  the  Pastor  of  that  con- 
gregation ;  do  judge  that  they  cannot  regularly  proceed  to  his  ordina- 
tion at  present :  but  appoint  him  to  supply  at  Pittsburgh  as  usual. 

Mr.  Hill  reports  that  Fairfield  is  indebted  to  him  twenty  nine 
pounds,  and  that  Donegal  and  Wheatfield  have  not  settled. 

Mr.  McPherrin  produced  settlements  whereby  it  appeared  that  Salem 
congregation  was  clear  ye.  1st.  of  April  last,  and  that  Unity  congrega- 
tion was  then  indebted  to  him  twenty  six  pounds  fifteen  shillings  and 
three  pence. 

Mr.  Patterson  produced  settlements  whereby  it  appeared  that  there 
will  be  due  to  him,  on  the  2  2d.  day  of  April  next,  from  Mantures  con- 
gregation ^20.  4.  5.  and  from  Racoon  congregation  ,£.17.  12.  8. 

Mr.  McMillan  produced  settlements  whereby  it  appeared  that  the 
congregation  of  Chartiers  were  indebted  to  him  £.  10.  9.  10.  which 
became  due  ye.  1st.  of  Jan.  last,  and  that  the  congregation  of  Pigeon 
Creek  were  indebted  to  him  ^14.  11.  o  which  became  due  ye.  1st.  of 
Novembr  last. 

Mr.  Porter  reports  that  his  congregations  were  clear  with  him  untill 
the  1st.  of  April — 93. 

The  other  members  did  not  produce  any  settlements. 


9<S  MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTER V. 

Upon  enquiry  it  was  found  that  the  congregations  are  satisfied  with 
respect  to  the  care  and  diligence  of  their  respective  Pastors. 

John  Donaughy,  Mr.  McPherrin's  Elder,  obtaind.  leave  of  absence. 

Mr.  Swan  was  appointed  to  prepare  a  discourse  on  Rom.  3.  31.  to 
be  delivered  at  our  next  meeting  as  a  part  of  trials  for  ordination,  at 
which  time  P.b.y  agreed  to  proceed  to  his  ordination  if  the  way  shall 
then  be  clear;  and  appointed  Mr.  McMillan  to  preach  the  ordination 
sermon  and  Mr.  Patterson  to  preside  and  give  the  charge. 

P.b.y  proceeded  to  a  reconsideration  of  the  propriety  of  appointing 
Cannonsburgh  the  seat  of  that  seminary  of  learning  which  they  are  ap- 
pointed to  superintend,  and  agreed  to  confirm  their  former  minute  re- 
specting Cannonsburgh  accademy  with  the  following  addition  viz :  that 
if  it  should  appear  at  a  future  day  most  conducive  to  the  good  of  the 
Church  that  another  Seminary  of  the  like  nature  should  be  erected  in 
our  bounds,  that  we  will  not  oppose  a  division  of  the  fund. 

John  Neel,  Mr.  Power's  Elder  obtained  leave  of  absence. 

Upon  enquiry  it  appeared  that  the  members  of  P.b.y  have  made  con- 
siderable progress  in  raising  contributions  to  be  put  into  the  fund  for 
the  education  of  poor  and  pious  youths  for  the  Gospel  ministry. 

Mr.  Mercer  brought  in  and  read  a  presbeterial  exercise  on  the  sub- 
ject assigned  him  at  our  last  meeting,  which  was  sustained  as  part  of 
trials. 

P.b.y  proceeded  to  examine  Mr.  Marquis  on  natural  Philosophy  and 
sustained  his  answers  as  part  of  trials. 

Adjourned  to  meet  to  morrow  morning  at  9  o,  Clock 

Concluded  with  Prayer. 

Friday  April  ye  19th.  — 93. 

P.b.y  met  according  to  adjournment  U.  P.  P.  S.  Q.  S.  except  those 
who  obtained  leave  of  absence. 

Agreeably  to  order  the  minutes  of  the  last  Session  were  read. 

P.b.y  proceeded  to  the  examination  of  Mesrs.  Marquis  and  Mercer 
on  divinity,  whose  performances  on  that  subject  were  sustained  as  part 
of  trials. 

The  P.b.y  having  received  sufficient  testimonials  in  favour  of  Mr. 
Thomas  Marquis  and  Mr.  Boyd  Mercer,  of  their  having  gone  through 
a  regular  course  of  literature,  of  their  good  moral  character,  and  of 
their  being  in  the  communion  of  the  church ;  proceeded  to  take  the 
usual  parts  of  trial  for  their  licensure;  and  they  having  given  sufficient 
satisfaction,  as  to  their  accomplishments  in  literature;  as  to  their 
experimental  acquaintance  with  religion  and  as  to  their  proficiency  in 
divinity  and  other  studies;  the  P.b.y  did,  and  hereby  do  express  their 


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approbation  of  all  these  parts  of  trial :  and  they  having  adopted  the 
confession  of  faith  of  this  church,  and  satisfactorily  answered  the 
questions  appointed  to  be  put  to  Candidates  to  be  licensed;  the  P.b.y 
did,  and  hereby  do  license  them,  the  said  Thomas  Marquis  and  Boyd 
Mercer  to  preach  the  Gospel  of  Christ,  as  Probationers  for  the  holy 
ministry,  within  the  bounds  of  this  P.b.y,  or  wherever  they  shall  be 
orderly  called. 

Mr.  Marquis  was  appointed  to  supply  at  Mill  Creek  ye.  4th.  Sab.  of  April,  at 
King's  Creek  ye.  1st.  Sab.  of  May,  at  Buffalo  the  3d.  Sab.,  at  Lebanon  ye.  1st.  Sab. 
of  June,  at  Pittstownship  ye.  zd.  Sab.  at  Ebenezer  on  Puckety  ye.  3d.  Sab.  at 
Bethel  on  Black  lick  ye.  4th.  Sab.  at  Ebenezer  on  Blacklick  ye.  5th.  Sab.  at  Min- 
go Creek  ye.  1st.  Sab.  of  July,  at  Cross  Creek  the  2d.  Sab.  at  Cambel's  tent  ye.  3d. 
Sab.  at  King's  Creek  ye.  4th.  at  Buffalo  ye.  1st.  Sab.  of  August,  at  Cambel's  tent 
ye.  2d.  Sab.  at  Pike-run  ye.  3d.  Sab.  at  the  forks  of  ten  mile  ye.  4th.  Sab.  at 
George's  Creek  ye.  1st.  Sab.  of  Septembr.  at  Morgan  town  the  2d.  Sab.  at  Middle 
town  ye.  3d.  Sab.  at  Clarksburgh  ye.  4th.  Sab.  at  Tyger's  Valley  ye.  5th.  Sab.  at 
Crab  Orchard  ye.  1st.  Sab.  of  Octobr,  at  Sandy  Creek  ye.  2d. 

Mr.  Mercer  was  appointed  to  supply  at  the  S.  fork  of  ten  mile  ye.  3d.  Sab.  of 
June,  at  Pike-run  ye.  4th.  Sab.  at  George's  Creek  the  5th.  Sab.  at  Morgan  town 
the  1st.  Sab.  of  July,  at  Middle  town  ye.  2d.  Sab.  at  Clarksburgh  ye.  3d,  at  Ty- 
ger's valley  the  4th.  at  Crab  Orchard  ye.  1st.  Sab.  of  August,  at  Sandy  Creek 
ye.  2d.  Sab.  at  Mingo  Creek  ye.  3d.  Sab.  at  Cross  Creek  ye.  4th.  at  Horse  shoe 
bottom  ye.  1st.  Sab.  of  Septembr.  at  Bethel  on  Blacklick  ye.  2d.  Sab. 

Agreeably  to  a  recommendation  of  the  general  Assembly,  P.b.y 
proceeded  to  consider  whether  it  would  be  proper  to  extend  the  time 
to  be  spent  by  young  men  in  the  study  of  divinity  to  three  years  at 
least,  before  they  be  taken  on  trials  for  the  ministry,  and  unanimously 
agreed  that  it  would  not  be  proper,  and  at  the  same  time  declared  their 
entire  satisfaction  with  the  constitution  of  our  church  on  that  head. 

P.b.y  appointed  the  Revd.  Mesrs.  James  Power,  Jacob  Jennings 
and  James  Hughs  as  commissioners  on  their  behalf  to  represent  them 
in  the  general  Assembly  of  the  Presbyterian  Church  of  North  America 
at  their  next  meeting. 

P.b.y  agreed  to  request  Synod  at  their  next  meeting  to  erect  the 
Revd.  John  Clark,  John  McMillan,  Thaddeus  Dod,  Joseph  Patterson, 
James  Hughs  and  John  Brice,  together  with  the  churches  on  the  west 
side  of  the  Monongahala  river  into  a  separate  P.b.y  to  be  known  by 
the  name  of  the  P.b.y  of  Ohio. 

Adjourned  to  meet  at  Long-run  on  the  third  tuesday  of  October  next 

Concluded  with  Prayer. 
Long-Run  October  15///.  1793. 

The  P.b.y  met  according  to  adjournt.  constituted  with  prayer. 
Members  present  the  Revd.  Messrs.  James  Findley,  John  McMillin, 


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James  Power,  James  Dunlap,  John  McPherrin,  Samuel  Porter,  and 
George  Hill.  Absent  The  Revd.  John  Clark,  Jacob  Jennings,  Joseph 
Patterson,  James  Hughs,  and  John  Brice.  (P.b.y  find  that  The  Revd. 
Thaddeus  Dodd  was  removed  by  death  the  20th.  of  May  last.) 

Elders  Joseph  Price,  Moses  Coe,  John  Trevess,  John  Moore,  John 
Shields,  Daniel  Henricks,  and  John  Baird. 

P.b.y  was  opened  by  Mr.  William  Swan,  with  a  sermon  from  Rom. 
3.  31.  which  was  sustained  as  part  of  trials  for  ordination. 

P.b.y,  proceeded  to  the  choice  of  Moderator  and  Clark  for  the  en- 
suing year,  Mr.  Power  was  chosen  Moderator  and  Mr.  Hill  Clark. 

Mr.  Hughs  and  Mr.  Brice  are  now  come  and  their  reasons  for  not 
coming  sooner  are  sustained.  Mr.  James  Edgar  ruling  Elder  from 
Cross  Creek,  Mr.  James  Brice  rulig  Elder  from  Buffaloe  and  Mr. 
Demas  Linley  ruling  Elder  from  Ten-Mile  took  their  seats  as  members 
of  Presbytery. 

P.b.y,  proceeded  to  take  in  supplications  for  supplies. 

Supplications  from  Tyrone,  Lebanon,  Morgan  town,  Sandy  Creek, 
Crab  Orchard,  Washington,  Stone  coal  fork  of  Buffaloe,  and  Tygars 
valley  were  received  and  read. 

Applications  were  made  for  supplies  from  Clarksburgh,  Middle 
town,  Pike  Run,  Stony  Creek,  Kings  Creek,  Mill  Creek,  Campbell's 
tent,  Pitts  Township  and  Ebenezer  on  Puckety  Congrs. 

Adjourned  to  meet  to  morrow  morning  by  Nine  O'Clock. 

Concluded  with  Prayer. 

Wednesday  October  16th.  — 93 

P.b.y  met  according  to  adjournment,  present  as  above.  consti- 
tuted with  prayer. 

Mr.  Patterson  is  now  come  and  his  reasons  for  not  comming  sooner 
are  sustained,  his  Elder  Mr.  Samuel  Riddle. 

Agreeably  to  order  the  minutes  of  the  last  session  were  read. 

A  Call  from  the  United  Congrs.  of  George's  Creek  and  Union,  as  also 
a  Call  from  the  Congrn.  of  Buffaloe  to  Mr.  David  Smith  were  brought 
in  and  read  and  presented  to  him  for  his  consideration.  A  Call  from 
Cross  Creek  Congrn. ,  likewise  a  Call  from  the  United  Congr*  of  Ebe- 
nezer and  Bethel  on  Black  lick,  and  a.  Call  from  Ten  Mile  Congrn.  to 
Mr.  Thomas  Marquis  were  brought  in  and  read  and  presented  to  him 
for  his  consideration. 

A  Call  from  the  United  congregations  of  Mingo-Creek  and  Horse 
shoe  Bottom  to  Mr.  Boyd  Messer  was  brought  in  and  read,  and,  he 
being  absent  was  given  to  Mr.  McMillin  to  be  presented  to  Mr.  Messer 
for  his  consideration,  upon  his  return.     The  P.b.y,  agreeably  to  ap- 


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pointment,  proceeded  to  the  ordination  of  Mr.  William  Swan,  and  did 
by  fasting  and  prayer  with  the  imposition  of  the  hands  of  the  P.b.  y. 
set  him  apart  to  the  holy  office  of  the  Gospel  ministry.  Mr.  McMillin 
preached  upon  the  occasion  from  Isai.  62.  6.  7.  and  presided,  and  Mr. 
Finley  gave  the  charge,  Mr.  Swan  now  takes  his  seat  as  a  member. 
Upon  enquiry  it  was  found  that  the  members  and  probationers  pres- 
ent have  fulfilled  their  appointments. 

Mr.  Finley  was  appointed  to  supply  the  2d.  Sab.  of  Nov.  at  Redstone,  and  one 
Sab.  at  Horse  shoe  Bottom  at  discretion. 

Mr.  Power — at  Bethel  on  Black  lick  the  2d.  Sab.  of  Nov.  at  Pittstownship  the 
4th.  Sab.  of  March. 

Mr.  Dunlap — at  Morgan  town  the  3d.  Sab.  of  Nov.  at  Sandy  Creek  the  1st.  Sab. 
of  April. 

Mr.  McPherrin — at  Stony  Creek  the  4th.  Sab  of  Nov.  at  Ebenezer  on  Black 
lick  the  2d.  Sab  of  April. 

Mr.  Porter —  at  Ebenezer  on  Puckety  the  2d.  Sab  of  Nov.  at  Tyrone  the  4th. 
Sab.  of  March. 

Mr.  Hill—  at  Stony  Creek  one  Sab.  at  discretion,  at  Bethel  on  black  lick  the 
3d.  Sab.  of  March. 

Mr.  Jennings — at  George's  Creek  the  4th.  Sab  of  Nov.  at  ten  Mile  the  4th. 
Sab.  of  March. 

Mr.  Swan— at  Ebenezer  on  Black  lick  the  4th.  Sab  of  Nov.  at  Pittstownship 
the  2d.  Sab.  of  March. 

Mr.  Thomas  Moore  a  licentiate  under  the  care  of  the  Bristol  association  in  the 
state  of  Massechucets,  being  present  and  expressing  a  desire  of  itinerating  for 
some  time  in  our  bounds:  upon  his  producing  sufficient  testimonials  of  his  regu- 
lar licensure  and  good  standing  in  the  church:  The  P.b.y  agreed  to  employ  him. 
and  accordingly  appointed  him  to  supply  at  Pittstownship  the  3d.  Sab.  of  Octr. 
at  Washington  the  4th.  Sab.  at  Stone  Coal  Fork  the  1st.  Sab  of  Nov.  at  Mr.  Fin- 
leys  the,2d.  Sab.  at  Horse  shoe  Bottom  the  3d.  Sab.  at  Mingo  Creek  the  4th.  at 
Mill  Creek  the  1st.  Sab  of  December,  at  King's  Creek  the  2d.  at  Campbel's  tent 
the  3d.  Sab.  at  the  mouth  of  Buffaloe  the  4th.  at  Washington  the  5th.  Sab.  at  Stone 
Coal  fork  the  1st.  Sab.  of  Jany.  at  Pike  Run  the  1st.  Sab.  of  Feby.  at  George's 
Creek  the  2d.  &  3d.  Sabs,  at  Morgan  town  the  4th.  at  Sandy  Creek  and  Crab 
Orchard  the  1st.  and  2d.  Sabs,  of  March,  at  Tyrone  the  3d.  Sab.  at  Ebenezer  and 
Bethel  on  Black  lick  the  4th.  Sab.  of  March  and  1st.  Sab  of  April. 

Mr.  Smith  was  appointed  to  supply  at  Middle  town,  Harison  County,  Tygers' 
Valley,  George's  Creek,  Union  and  Buffaloe  at  discretion  until  our  next  Spring 
meeting,  except  next  Sab.  when  he  was  appointed  to  supply  at  Leb. 

Mr.  Marquis  was  appointed  to  supply  at  Cross  Creek  the  3d.  Sab.  of  Octr.  at 
Ten  Mile  the  4th.  Sab.  the  1st.  Sab.  of  Nov.  at  Cross  Creek,  the  2d.  Sab.  at  Pitts- 
township the  3d.  Sab.  at  Ebenezer  on  Puckety  the  4th.  Sab.  at  Bethel  and  Ebe- 
nezer on  Black  lick  the  1st.  and  2d.  Sabs,  of  December,  The  rest  of  the  time  till 
our  next  meeting  at  discretion. 

Mr.  John  Shields  requested  leave  of  absence  which  was  granted. 


MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 


Adjourned  to  meet  to  morrow  morning  at  Nine  O'Clock. 

Concluded  with  Prayer. 

Thursday  October  the  17th.  — 93. 

P.b.y.  met  according  to  adjournment,  present  as  above,  except  Mr. 
John  Shields  who  obtained  leave  of  absence,     constituted  with  Prayer. 

Agreeably  to  order  the  minutes  of  last  session  were  read. 

An  appeal  from  the  judgment  of  the  Session  of  Bethel  was  laid  before 
P.b.y,  wherein  David  Titball  stands  convicted  of  incestious  conduct. 
P.b.y  after  hearing  the  testimony  had  before  Session  and  maturely 
deliberating  upon  the  matter,  are  of  opinion  that  on  account  of  the  ap- 
parent prejudice  of  the  witnesses  and  other  concurring  circumstances 
the  testimony  was  not  sufficient  to  ground  that  judgment  upon  and 
therefore  agree  that  said  judgment  be  set  aside. 

The  Treasurer  reports  that  he  had  received  from  the  following  Con- 
gregations the  following  contributions  for  the  support  of  Missionaries  viz 

£•*•*. 

From  Dunlaps  Creek 3.   8.    2. 

From  Muddy  Creek 2.15.   9. 

From  Bethel 2.   9.   6. 

From  Pidgeon  Creek 4.   3.   o. 

From  Chartiers 3-i6.   3. 

From  Montieurs 2.00.   o. 

From  Racoon 2.07.   o. 

From  Unity  and  Salem 4. 16.  n. 

From  Mount  Pleasant..., 4.00.   o. 

From  Laurel  Hill 3-!5-   o. 

Total 33-11-    7- 

For  the  payment  of  which  into  the  hands  of  the  commission  of  Synod 
he  produced  their  receipt. 

P.b.y.  find  that  Mr.  Cooly's  Credentials  have  been  laid  before  the 
General  Assembly  at  their  last  meeting,  and  were  judged  by  them  to 
be  forged,  and  consequently  that  he  ought  not  to  be  received  as  a 
minister  in  good  standing  with  their  body. 

P.b.y  proceeded  to  consider  a  reference  from  the  Session  of  Unity, 
respecting  a  charge  exhibited  before  that  session  by  Charles  Mc Right 
holding  forth  that  a  Certain  Hugh  Bean,  had  acted  contrary  to  an  oath 
taken  by  him,  to  abide  by  the  verdict  of  men  in  a  case  refered  to  them, 
by  said  Bean  and  McRight;  and  also  that  Hugh  Bean  had  said  that 
Charles  McRight  had  acknowledged  himself  to  be  the  father  of  Hugh 
Beans    Daughter's    Child,   which  acknowledgment   Charles   McRight 


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denies.  And  having  attended  to  the  testimony  produced,  and  taken 
all  the  light  which  they  could  obtain  are  of  opinion,  that  Hugh  Bean 
cannot  be  admitted  to  distinguishing  priviledges  in  our  church,  until  he 
acknowledge  his  wrong  in  swearing  to  abide  by  the  judgment  of 
Arbitrators,  not  knowing  but  that  judgment  might  involve  him  in  sin: 
and  for  his  not  using  every  mean  in  his  power  to  fulfil  the  obligations 
he  came  under  by  said  oath. — The  P.b.  y  are  also  of  opinion  that  the 
testimony  produced  by  Hugh  Bean  has  exculpated  him  so  far  of  the 
fact  alledged  against  him  in  the  latter  charge  that  they  do  not  think  him 
liable  to  any  censure  upon  the  account  thereof.  P.b.y  ordered  Mr. 
McPherrin  to  read  this  judgment  publickly  in  the  Congregation  upon 
Hugh  Beans  Compliance  therewith. 

Demas  Linley  and  Moses  Coe  requested  leave  of  absence  which  was 
granted. 

James  Christy  came  before  P.b.y  and  requested  a  reconsideration  of 
a  former  judgment  of  P.b.y,  whereby  he  looks  upon  himself  to  be 
agrieved. 

The  P.b.y  agreed  to  reconsider  said  judgment  at  their  next  fall 
meeting. 

Mr.  Mahon  having  made  application  for  ordination,  and  having  pro" 
fessed  a  willingness  to  be  installed  as  the  Pastor  of  Pittsburgh  Congre- 
gation: P.b.y,  proceeded  agreeably  to  our  constitution  to  converse 
with  him  upon  his  acquaintance  with  experimental  religion,  and  pro- 
posed to  him  several  cases  of  conscience,  but  did  not  receive  such 
satisfaction  as  would  induce  them  to  proceed  to  his  ordination  at 
present.  But  if  at  any  other  time  he  shall  think  himself  able  to  give 
further  light  upon  these  matters,  P.b.y,  shall  be  ready  to  receive  it. 

Mr.  Samuel  Mahon  who  some  time  ago  was  received  as  a  regular 
licentiate  upon  testimonials  from  the  Carlisle  Presbytery  after  continu- 
ing some  time  in  Pittsburgh,  applied  for  ordination,  whereupon  the 
P.b.y  proceeded  to  converse  with  him  upon  his  acquaintance  with  ex- 
perimental religion,  and  proposed  to  him  several  cases  of  conscience,  but 
did  not  receive  such  satisfaction  as  would  induce  them  to  proceed  to 
his  ordination :  therefore  he  requested  a  dismission  which  was  accord- 
ingly granted.  Mr.  Riddle  agreeably  to  request  obtained  leave  of  ab- 
sence. 

Adjourned  to  Meet  to  morrow  morning  at  9  O'Clock. 

Concluded  with  Prayer. 

Friday^  6>rtV?/w  18///  — 93. 
P.b.y   met   according    to  adjournment,  present   as   above,   except 
Messrs.   Linley,   Riddle    and    Coe    who   obtained   leave    of  absence, 
constituted  with  Prayer. 


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Agreeably  to  order  the  minutes  of  the  last  Session  were  read. 

Robert  Dickey  having  given  offence  to  the  Session  of  Unity  Congn. 
by  going  to  hear  a  certain  Mr.  Dun  a  preacher  of  immoral  character ; 
and  said  Session  and  Robert  Dickey  having  different  sentiments  con- 
cerning the  satisfaction  to  be  given  for  said  offence  :  both  parties  ap- 
peared before  P.  b.  y,  and  submitted  the  whole  affair  to  their  decision. 

P.b.y,  having  heard  the  parties  and  taken  all  the  light  which  they 
could  obtain,  are  of  opinion  that  Robert  Dickey  acted  imprudently  in 
going  to  hear  Mr.  Dun,  and  that  he  ought  to  acknowledge  his  fault, 
in  so  doing,  before  he  is  admitted  to  the  distinguishing  priviledges  of 
the  church. 

Ordered  that  the  above  judgment  be  read  in  the  presence  of  Unity 
Congn.  In  case  of  Robert  Dickey's  compliance  therewith. 

Mr.  Power  was  appointed  Treasurer  in  the  P.b.y  of  Redstone. 

Mr.  John  Baird  came  before  P.b.y  and  gave  information  that  the 
Congn.  of  Mount  Pleasant  has  stipulated  with  the  Revd.  Mr.  James 
Power  for  the  whole  of  his  labours  as  a  minister  of  the  Gospel,  for 
which  they  promise  to  give  him  yearly  and  every  year  during  his  reg- 
ular continuance  among  them  the  just  and  full  sum  of  one  hundred 
and  Twenty  Pounds  from  the  ist.  of  August  1792. 

P.b.y  appointed  Mr.  McPherrin  their  stated  Clerk. 

Synod  having  appointed  the  2d.  thursday  of  November  next  to  be 
observed  as  a  day  of  solemn  fasting  and  prayer  throughout  their 
churches,  to  supplicate  Almighty  God  to  pour  out  his  holy  Spirit  upon 
our  Assemblies  and  revive  religion  in  our  land  ;  P.b.y  agreed  to  ratify 
the  appointment  of  Synod,  -and  recommend  the  careful  observance  of 
that  day  in  the  manner  specified  by  Synod  to  all  the  Congregations 
under  their  care. 

P.b.y,  agree  that  the  candidates  under  their  care  shall  have  liberty  to 
declare  their  acceptance  of  any  of  the  calls  now  in  their  hands  before 
either  of  the  Presbyteries,  Ohio  or  Redstone— and  further  appoint 
Mesrs.  James  Finley  and  James  Power  or  either  of  them  to  furnish 
any  of  said  candidates  with  a  dismission  should  they  apply — and 
that  Mr.  Messer  shall  have  Jiis  appointments  until  our  next  Spring 
meeting  made  out  by  the  P.b.y,  of  Ohio,  if  he  thinks  fit. 

P.b.y  finding  that  the  Synod  at  their  last  meeting  did  erect  the 
Revd.  Messrs.  John  Clark,  John  McMillin,  Joseph  Patterson,  James 
Hughs  and  John  Brice  into  a  seperate  P.b.y,  to  be  known  by  the  name 
of  the  P.b.y  of  Ohio,  They  are  therefore  dismissed  from  this  Pres- 
bytery. 

Presbytery  adjourned  to  meet  at  Mount  Pleasant  the  4th.  Tuesday 
of  December  next     Concluded  with  Prayer. 


MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY.  105 

Mount  Pleasant  December  2\th.  1793 

The  P.b.y,  met  according  to  adjournment,    constituted  with  Prayer. 

Members  present  the  Revd.  Messrs.  James  Power,  John  McPherrin, 
Samuel  Porter,  George  Hill,  and  William  Swan. 

Elders,  Moses  Latta,  Andrew  Kincaid,  James  Gageby,  and  William 
Baird. 

Absent  the  Revd.  Messrs.  James  Finley,  James  Dunlap,  and  Jacob 
Jennings. 

P.b.y,  was  opened  by  Mr.  Marquis  with  a  sermon  from  1.  Cor. 
16.  22. 

Ordered  to  read  the  minutes  of  the  last  meeting  except  so  far  as  re- 
spects supplies. 

Upon  enquiry  P.b.y,  find  that  the  members  present  have  observed  the 
second  thursday  of  November  as  a  day  of  fasting  humiliation  and 
prayer  according  to  the  recommendation  of  Synod. 

Adjourned  to  meet  to  morrow  morning  by  10,  O'Clock  Concluded 
with  Prayer. 

Wednesday  December  25th,  — 93. 

P.b.y,  Met  according  to  adjournment  present  as  above,  constituted 
with  Prayer. 

Mr.  Jennings'  is  now  come,  and  his  reasons  for  not  coming  sooner, 
as  well  as  not  attending  our  last  meeting  are  sustained. 

Ordered  to  read  the  minutes  of  last  session. 

Mr.  Porters  Elder,  Mr.  John  Quenn  is  now  come  and  his  reasons 
for  not  coming  sooner  are  sustained. 

Upon  enquiry  P.b.y  find  that  Mr.  Smith  is  not  prepared  to  give  an 
answer  to  either  of  the  Calls  put  in  to  his  hand  at  our  last  meeting. 

Upon  enquiry  P.b.y  find  that  Mr.  Marquis  is  disposed  to  give  up 
the  Call  from  the  Congregations  of  Ten  Mile,  and  to  detain  the  other 
Calls  in  his  hand  for  further  consideration. 

Upon  enquiry  P.b.y,  find  that  Mr.  Messer  is  not  prepared  to  give 
an  answer  to  the  call  of  the  United  Congregations  of  Mingo  Creek 
and  horse  shoe-Bottom  put  into  his  hand  by  Mr.  McMillin  agreeably 
to  order  of  P.b.y. 

P.b.y  finding  that  they  cannot  obtain  a  full  representation  in  the 
General  Assembly  especially  of  the  Eldership,  and  supposing  this  dif- 
ficulty to  arise  principally  from  our  local  distance  and  consequently  the 
expences  that  must  be  incurred  by  those  who  do  attend  that  body,  and 
also  finding  that  the  General  Assembly  have  recommended  and  en- 
joined it  upon  the  Churches  under  their  care  to  take  order  for  estab- 
lishing a  fund  for  the  discharge  of  the  expences  of  representatives  to 


Io6  MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 


the  General  Assembly,  recommend  it  to  their  members  and  Congrega- 
tions to  make  annual  contributions  for  the  purpose  above  mentioned 
to  be  put  into  the  hand  of  the  Treasurer  annually  at  our  Spring 
meeting. 

Mr.  Messer  is  appointed  to  supply  at  Georges  Creek  the  2d.  Sab.  of  January, 
at  Pittstownship  the  ist.  Sab.  of  Feb.  at  Ebenezer  on  Puckety  the  3d.  Sab.,  at 
Tyrone  the  ist.  Sab.  of  March. 

Adjourned  to  meet   at   Seweekly  the  3d.  Tuesday  of  April    next. 

Concluded  with  Prayer. 

Sawickly  April  15M.  1794 

The  P.b.y,  met  according  to  adjournment    constituted  with  Prayer. 

Members  present  The  Revd.  Messrs.  James  Finley,  James  Power, 
James  Dunlap,  Jacob  Jennings,  John  McPherrin,  and  William  Swan. 

Elders  John  Right,  Samuel  Potter,  Samuel  Finley,  John  Crawford, 
Andrew  Allison  and  James  Caldwell. 

Absent  The  Revd.  Messrs.  Samuel  Porter  and  George  Hill. 

P.b.y,  was  opened  by  Mr.  Thomas  Moore  with  a  Sermon  from  James 
5.  16. 

The  Revd.  Mr.  John  McMillin  a  member  of  the  Ohio  P.b.y.  being 
present  and  invited  sits  as  a  correspondent. 

Upon  Motion  Mr.  McPherrin  was  chosen  Clerk'pro  Tempore. 

Ordered  to  read  the  minutes  of  the  last  meeting  of  P.b.y. 

Messrs.  Finley's  and  Dunlap's  reasons  for  not  attending  our  last 
meeting  are  sustained.  P.b.y.  find  that  Messrs.  Finley,  Dunlap  and 
Jennings  did  observe  the  day  appointed  by  Synod  for  humiliation 
fasting  and  prayer.  Upon  enquiry  Mr.  Smith  declared  his  acceptance 
of  the  Call  from  the  united  Congns.  of  George's  Creek  and  Union  : 
Upon  which  P.b.y.  appointed  Mr.  Smith  to  prepare  a  discourse  pre- 
paratory to  ordination  on  1.  Cor.  13.  13.  to  be  delivered  at  their  next 
meeting. 

Mr.  Marquis  having  intimated  by  letter  his  acceptance  of  the  Call 
from  the  Congn.  of  Cross-Creek,  was  therefore  dismissed  from  this 
P.b.y.  to  join  the  P.b.y.  of  Ohio.  Mr.  Hill  is  now  come  and  his 
reasons  for  not  coming  sooner  are  sustained. 

Upon  enquiry  it  was  found  that  the  members  and  Probationers 
present  have  fulfilled  their  appointments,  except  Messrs.  Finley  and 
Jennings  in  one  instance  each,  their  reasons  for  which  omission  were 
sustained. 

A  supplication  from  Crab-Orchard  and  Sandy-Creek  for  supplies  and 
the  administration  of  the  Lord's  supper  was  presented  and  read,  also 


MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY.  I07 

a  supplication  from  Tyrone  for  supplies.  Applications  for  supplies 
were  made  from  Ebenezer  and  Bethel  on  Blacklick  and  from  Stony- 
Creek. 

Adjourned  to  meet  to  morrow  morning  by  nine  O'Clock 

Concluded  with  Prayer. 

Wednesday  April  16th. 

P.b.  y  met  according  to  adjournment  constituted  with  Prayer. 
Present  as  above. 

Ordered  to  read  the  minutes  of  the  last  Session. 

A  Call  from  the  united  Congns.  of  Ten  mile  for  Mr.  Thomas  Moore 
was  brought  in  and  read  and  presented  to  him  for  his  consideration. 

Upon  enquiry  it  was  found  that  the  following  sums  were  collected 
for  the  support  of  commissioners  to  the  General  Assembly,  viz. 

^.s.d.  £.s.± 

From  Delap's  Creek i.    5.8     FromLongRun&Sawickly2.   9.6 

From  Muddy-Creek 1.   8.4     From  Mount  Pleasant 1.19.1J 

From  Unity  &  Salem 3- 12.0     FromCongruity&Poke-Run  2. 17.0 

Which  was  ordered  to  be  delivered  into  the  hands  of  the  Treasurer. 

The  Revd.  Messrs.  James  Finley  and  James  Dunlap  were  ap- 
pointed as  Commissioners  to  represent  this  P.b.y,  in  the  General  As- 
sembly at  their  next  meeting ;  and  in  case  they  should  not  be  able  to 
fulfil  this  appointment  Mr.  McPherrin  and  Mr.  Porter  are  appointed 
to  supply  their  Places. 

Mr.  Power  was  appointed  to  supply  one  Sab.  for  Mr.  Finley  while  he  is  at- 
tending the  General  Assembly,  and  at  Tyrone  the  2d.  Sab.  of  July. 

Mr.  Jennings — one  Sab.  at  discretion,  at  Sandy  Creek  to  administer  the  sac- 
rament of  the  Lord's  supper  the  3d.  Sab.  of  August. 

Mr.  McPherrin— one  Sab.  for  Mr.  Dunlap,  the  1st.  Sab.  of  August  at  Bethel. 

Mr.  Hill — at  Stony  Creek  the  3d.  Sab.  of  August  and  one  Sab.  for  Mr.  Dunlap. 

Mr.  Swan — one  Sab.  for  Mr.  Finley  while  attending  the  Gen.  Assembly,  the 
2d.  Sab  of  August  at  Ebenezer  on  blacklick. 

Mr.  Porter  was  appointed  to  supply  at  Puckety  the  2d.  Sab.  of  May.  and  one 
Sab.  discretionary  both  as  to  time  and  place. 

Mr.  Smith  was  appointed  to  supply  at  Clarksburgh  the  1st.  Sab.  of  September 
and  at  Tyger's  vally  the  2d.  Sab.  of  September. 

P.b.y  agreed  that  Calls  might  be  prosecuted  for  the  Candidates  now 
under  their  care  before  the  Ohio  P.b.y  equally  as  before  this;  and  ap- 
pointments made  for  them. 

Mr.  Moore  was  appointed  to  supply  at  Tyrone.the  3d.  Sab.  of  May.  At  Crab- 
Orchard  the  2d.  Sab.  of  May.  At  Morgan  Town  the  2d.  Sab  of  June.  At  Sandy 
Creek  the  3d.  Sab.  of  June. 

Mr.  Messer  was  appointed  to  supply  at  Tyrone  the  1st.  Sab  of  May.  at  Eben- 
ezer on  Blacklick  the  2d.  Sab.  at  Bethel  the  3d.  Sab.  of  May. 


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A  Certain  William  Rainey  appeared  before  the  P.b.y,  and  exhibited 
a  charge  against  Mr.  McPherrin  for  saying  in  the  publick  congn.  that 
there  were  some  persons  that  had  acted  in  a  diabolical  manner,  were 
a' pest  to  society,  going  down  to  Hell  themselves  and  leading  others 
down  with  them,  laughing  and  causing  others  to  laugh  &c. 

The  P.b.y  after  hearing  the  parties,  and  examining  Mr.  Hill,  who 
declared  that  he  was  an  eye  witness  to  Mr.  Rainey's  conduct  and  that 
he  saw  him  acting  in  an  unbecoming  manner,  and  smiling  in  the  time 
of  public  worship,  upon  the  whole  judge,  that  as  Mr.  McPherrin  par- 
ticularised none  by  name,  but  only  reproved  such  conduct  in  the  gen- 
eral, he  was  very  justifyable  in  what  he  did. 

Upon  Motion  P.b.y  proceeded  to  consider  the  case  of  a  certain 
Charles  Mitchel,  who  had  married  his  wife's  half  brother's  daughter, 
and  not  finding  their  way  clear  to  form  a  judgment  agreed  to  refer  the 
matter  to  our  Synod  at  their  next  meeting. 

Messrs.  Dunlap  and  Jennings  report  no  settlements  with  their  Con- 
gregations. 

Mr.  McPherrin  produced  a  settlement  with  Salem  Congn.  from 
which  it  appears  that  on  the  14th.  Instant  sd.  Congn.  stood  indebted  to 
him  £%.  2s.  od.      No  settlement  with  Unity. 

Mr.  Finley  reports  that  the  Congn.  of  Rehoboth  stood  indebted  to 
him  on  the  1st.  of  November  last  ^123.  os.  oD.  No  settlement  from 
Round  Hill. 

Mr.  Swan  reports  that  Long-Run  Congn.  are  clear  with  him  until 
the  15th.  of  November  last.    No  settlement  with  Sawickly. 

Mr.  Hill  reports  no  settlement. 

Mr.  Power  produced  a  Settlement  from  which  it  appears  that  the 
Congn.  of  Mountpleasant  will  be  indebted  to  him  on  the  1st.  of  May 
next  ^139.  10.  10. 

The  Elders  of  the  ministers  present  report  that  the  Congns.  with 
whom  they  stand  connected  are  well  satisfied  with  the  fidelity  and  dili- 
gence of  their  respective  Pastors. 

Adjourned  to  meet  to  morrow    morning  by  nine  O'Clock 

Concluded,  With  Prayer. 
Thursday  April  1 7th. 

P.b.y,  met  according  to  adjournment,  constituted  with  Prayer. 

Present  as  above. 

Ordered  to  read  the  minutes  of  the  last  Session. 

On  motion  P.b.y  agreed*to  allow  each  Member  appointed  to  attend 
the  General  Assembly  the  sum  of  six  Pounds  Pennsylvania  Currency: 
and  ordered  the  Treasurer  to  pay  the  same  to  each  member  upon  de- 
mand. 


MINUTES    OF    THE  .^REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY.  109 


Mr.  McPherrin  is  appointed  to  preach  Mr.  Smith  Ordination  ser. 
mon,  and  Mr.  Porter  to  preside  and  give  the  Charge. 

Adjourned  to  meet  at  George's  Creek  the  third  tuesday  of  August 
next.  Concluded  with  Prayer. 

George's  Creek  August  igt/i  1794 

Presbytery  met  according  to  adjournment,  constituted  with  Prayer. 

Members  present  The  Revd.  Messrs.  James  Finley,  James  Power, 
James  Dunlap,  Jacob  Jennings,  John  McPherrin,  Samuel  Porter, 
George  Hill,  and  William  Swan. 

Elders  Robert  Bleakley,  Hugh  Martin,  Robert  Adams,  John  Henry 
and  James  Poalk.  P.b.y.  was  opened  by  Mr.  David  Smith  with  a  dis- 
course on  the  subject  appointed  him  at  our  last  meeting,  which  was 
sustained  as  part  of  trial. 

The  Revd.  James  Hughs  a  member  of  Ohio  P.b.y.  being  present 
and  invited  took  his  seat  as  a  correspondent. 

Ordered  to  read  the  minutes  of  the  last  Session. 

Mr.  Moore  having  intimated  his  acceptance  of  a  Call  from  the  United 
Congregations  of  Ten  Mile  in  the  bounds  of  the  Ohio  P.b.y,  and  re- 
quested a  dismission,  was  therefore  dismissed  from  this  to  join  the 
Ohio  P.b.y. 

Adjourned  to  meet  to  morrow  morning  at  nine  O' Clock. 

Concluded  with  Prayer. 

Wednesday  August  20th.  1794. 

P.b.y.  met  according  to  adjournment.  Present  as  above.  Consti- 
tuted with  Prayer. 

Ordered  to  read  the  minutes  of  the  last  Session  except  so  far  as  re- 
spects supplies. 

P.b.y  according  to  appointment  proceeded  to  the  Ordination  of  Mr. 
David  Smith  and  did  by  fasting,  humiliation  and  prayer,  and  with  the 
imposition  of  the  hands  of  the  P.b.y.  set  him  apart  to  the  holy  office 
of  the  gospel  ministry.  Mr.  McPherrin  Preached  on  the  occasion 
from  Ezekiel  33.  6.  7.  8.  and  Mr.  Porter  presided  and  gave  the  charge. 
Mr.  Smith  then  took  his  seat  as  a  member. 

Messrs.  John  McPherrin  Samuel  Porter  and  George  Hill  were  ap- 
pointed a  committee  to  prepare  a  Presbyterial  report  to  be  presented 
to  our  Synod  at  their  next  meeting. 

Adjourned  to  meet  at  Unity  the  third  Tuesday  of  October  next. 

Concluded  with  Prayer. 

Unity  Tuesday  October  21st.  1794 
Presbytery  met  according  to  adjournment   Constituted  with  Prayer. 
Members  present  The  Revd.  Messrs.  James  Finley,  James  Power, 


MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 


James  Dunlap,  John  McPherrin,  Samuel  Porter,  George  Hill,  William 
Swan  and  David  Smith.  Elders  John  Giffin,  John  Maxwell,  James 
Watson,  Hugh  Lorimor,  John  Shields  and  Samuel  Mann. 

Absent  the  Revd.  Mr.  Jacob  Jennings. 

P.b.y.  was  opened  by  Mr.  Smith  with  a  sermon  from  Ps.  32.  1. 

P.b.y.  proceeded  to  the  choice  of  a  Moderator  and  Clark  for  the  en- 
suing year.    Mr.  Dunlap  was  chosen  Moderator  and  Mr.  Smith  Clark. 

Col.  Charles  Campbel  appeared  before  P.b.y.  requesting  to  be  heard 
in  a  certain  matter  on  account  of  which  he  had  been  deprived  of  dis- 
tinguishing priviledges  in  the  church  for  several  years. 

P.b.y.  agreed  to  take  up  the  matter  and  hear  what  Col. Campbell  had 
to  offer. 

Col.  Campbell  informed  P.b.y.  that  he  had  advertised  a  certain  per- 
son a  member  of  the  church  as  guilty  of  lying.  P.b.y.  having  enquired 
into  Col.  Campbell's  reasons  for  so  doing,  and  received  what  light  they 
could  obtain  on  the  subject  are  of  opinion,  that  altho'  he  might  have 
received  considerable  provacation,  yet  his  conduct  in  that  matter  was 
not  such  as  the  head  of  the  Church  directs :  and  therefore  do  hereby 
admonish  him  for  said  conduct. 

Col.  Campbell  declared  his  acquiessence  in  the  judgment  of  P.b.y. 
and  was  restored  to  his  former  standing  in  the  Church. 

Ordered  to  read  the  minutes  of  the  last  meeting. 

Upon  enquiry  it  was  found  that  the  members  present  had  fulfilled 
their  appointments  except  Messrs.  Hill  and  Swan  in  one  instance  each, 
their  reasons  for  which  omissions  were  sustained. 

Presbytery  finding  that  the  Committee  appointed  at  their  last  meet- 
ing to  prepare  a  Presbyterial  report  to  be  presented  to  Synod,  had  pre- 
pared said  report,  but  as  none  of  them  attended  Synod  the  report  had 
not  been  forwarded.  Therefore  Ordered  that  a  duplicate  of  said  re- 
port be  forwarded  to  the  General  Assemby  next  Spring. 

Adjourned  to  meet  to  morrow  morning  at  Nine  O'Clock. 

Concluded  with  Prayer. 

Wednesday  October  221I.  1794     . 

P.b.y.  met  according  to  adjournment,     constituted  with  Prayer. 

Present  as  above. 

Ordered  to  read  the  minutes  of  the  last  session. 

The  Synod  having  appointed  the  P.b.y.  of  Redstone  in  conjunction 
with  the.  Ohio  P.b.y  to  superintend  the  seminary  in  Washington  County 
and  to  attend  the  examination  of  the  students,  either  in  their  Collec- 
tive capacities  or  by  committees  from  their  bodies   duly  appointed, 


MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 


P.b.y  did  therefore  appoint  Messrs.  Power,  Dunlap,  McPherrin  and 
Smith  a  committee  to  attend  to  that  business  next  week. 

P.b.y.  finding  that  their  members  have  been  deficient  in  complying 
with  a  recommendation  of  the  General  Assembly  to  produce  historical 
sketches  of  their  several  Congregations  did  and  hereby  do  strictly  en- 
join it  on  their  members  to  collect  and  Compleat,  the  materials  re- 
quired and  bring  them  forward  to  the  next  meeting  of  Presbytery. 

Upon  enquiry  Mr.  Messer  declared  that  he  was  determined  to  give 
up  the  Call  from  Mingo-Creek  and  Horse  shoe  Bottom.  According 
to  Mr.  Messer's  request  P.b.y.  dismissed  him  to  join  the  P.b.y  of  Ohio 
and  do  hereby  recommend  him  to  that  P.b.y  as  a  Licentiate  in  good 
standing. 

P.b.y.  proceeded  to  take  in  supplications  for  supplies,  which  were 
presented  from  the  following  vacant  Congregations,  viz.  Tyrone,  Ty- 
gar's  Valley,  Clark's-Burgh,  Middle  Town,  Sandy-Creek,  Crab-Orchard, 
Morgantown,  Bethel  and  Ebenezer  on  Black  lick. 

The  request  of  the  United  Congregations  of  Ebenezer  and  Bethel 
on  Black  lick  for  liberty  to  invite  Mr.  Adam  Freeman  a  Licentiate  of 
Lexington  Presbytery,  to  visit  them  was  granted  by  P.b.y. 

Synod  having  appointed  the  Second  Thursday  of  November  next 
to  be  observed  as  a  day  of  solemn  fasting  and  prayer  throughout  their 
Churches,  on  account  of  the  present  calamitous  and  threatening  situa- 
tion of  our  Country  and  to  mourn  over  the  great  prevelancy  of  Sab- 
bath breaking,  swearing,  lying  and  other  vices  innumerable  which 
abound  in  many  parts  of  the  land  and  which  have  provoked  God  thus 
to  threaten  and  afflict  our  once  happy  land :  to  entreat  the  Lord  on 
our  behalf  and  in  behalf  of  our  bleeding  Country  that  he  may  yet 
turn  from  his  great  displeasure  remove  his  chastising  hand,  avert  the 
calamities  of  a  civil  war,  and  bless  our  confederate  States  with  peace. 

P.b.y.  agreed  to  observe  the  appointment  of  Synod  and  recommend 
the  careful  observance  of  that  day  in  the  manner  and  for  the  reasons 
specifyed  by  Synod  to  all  the  Congregations  under  their  care. 

P.b.y  proceeded  to  consider  a  reference  from  the  Session  of  Long 
Run  in  the  affair  of  a  certain  Eloner  Donaldson  who  had  appeared  be- 
fore said  Session,  and  confessed  that  she  had  signed  an  instrument  of 
writing  criminating  herself  by  lying,  and  that  at  the  time  of  her  sign- 
ing said  paper  she  was  conscious  that  she  acted  wrong  in  so  doing  : 
but  was  influenced  to  do  so  by  threats  and  fear  of  the  consequences. 
P.b.y.  having  heard  what  testimony  could  be  had  on  the  matter  and 
maturely  deliberating  thereon  are  of  opinion  that  previous  to  Eloner 
Donaldson's  admission  to  distinguishing  priviledges  in  the  church,  she 


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shall  upon  evidence  of  repentance  be  reproved  and  admonished  by  the 
moderator  of  the  Session  of  said  Congregation  in  the  presence  of  the 
Session,  and  that  this  judgment  be  read  in  the  congregation.  More- 
over P.b.y  are  of  opinion  that  Eloner  Donaldson's  character  ought  not 
to  suffer  on  account  of  an  Oath  of  Hannah  Hamilton,  because  all  the 
light  obtained  on  that  matter  is  Hearsay  Testimony,  and  because  said 
Hamilton  does  not  appear  to  us  to  be  a  competent  witness  in  that  case 
even  though  a  coppy  of  her  oath  could  be  obtained. 

P.b.y.  proceed  to  consider  a  reference  from  the  Session  of  Congru- 
ity  respecting  a  certain  James  Christy  and  Rebecca  Gordon,  which 
had  been  formerly  considered  by  this  P.b.y.  as  will  appear  by  their 
minutes  Oct.  17th.  1792,  and  the  P.b.y.  at  that  time  were  unanimously 
of  opinion,  that  no  credit  was  to  be  given  to  the  oath  of  Rebecca  Gor- 
don, and  therefore  no  sufficient  evidence  to  criminate  said  Christy,  yet 
as  there  appeared  to  have  been  unbecoming  conduct  between  the  par- 
ties, that  neither  of  them  were  to  be  admitted  to  distinguishing  privi- 
ledges  in  the  church  until  providence  should  shed  further  light  on  the 
matter. 

P.b.y.  upon  application  took  this  matter  into  further  consideration 
and  are  of  opinion  that,  as  no  light  has  been  shed  on  the  matter  for 
such  a  length  of  time,  it  will  not  be  prudent  to  defer  the  matter  any 
longer,  but  that  James  Christy  be  restored  to  his  former  standing  in 
the  church,  providing  the  Session  are  satisfyed  with  respect  to  any  un- 
becoming circumstances,  that  may  have  attended  the  affair. 

The  Revd.  James  Finley  applied  to  P.b.y.  for  a  dismission  from  his 
Congregations,  on  account  of  his  bodily  infirmities  and  other  corrober- 
ating  circumstances. 

P.b.y.  having  taken  the  affair  into  consideration  ordered  the  congre- 
gations now  under  the  Pastoral  charge  of  Mr.  Finley  to  be  requested 
to  send  Commissioners  to  the  next  meeting  of  P.b.y.  to  offer  reasons, 
if  they  had  any,  why  the  pastoral  relation  between  them  and  Mr. 
Finley  should  not  be  dissolved. 

P.b.y.  also  ordered  Mr.  Finley  and  his  Congregations  to  produce  a 
settlement  at  our  next  meeting  and  that  a  Coppy  of  the  above  minute 
be  sent  to  the  Congregations  aforesaid. 

Mr.  Power  was  appointed  to  supply  at  Bethel  on  Blacklick  the  2d.  Sab  of 
November,  at  Tyrone  the  2d.  Sabbath  of  April. 

Mr.  Dunlap  —to  supply  at  Sandy  Creek  the  1st.  Sabbath  of  December  at  Squire 
Potter's  on^the  Crossings  the  3d.  Sab.  of  March. 

Mr.  McPherrin  the  two  Sabbaths  preceeding  the  Spring  meeting  of  P.b.y  at 
Sandy-Creek  and  Morgantown. 

Mr.  Porter — at  Tyrone  the  2d.  Sab.  of  Nov.  at  Ebenezer  on  B.  L.  the  1st.  Sab 
of  April. 


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Mr.  Hill  at  Stony  Creek  the  1st.  Sab.  of  December  at  Bethel  on  B.  L.  the 
4th.  Sab.  of  November. 

Mr.  Swan — at  Crab  orchard  the  4th.  Sab.  of  November  at  Tygars  Valley  the 
3d.  Sab.  of  March. 

Mr.  Smith — at  Middletown  the  1st.  Sab.  of  March  at  Clarksburgh  the  2d,  Sab 
o!    March. 

P.  b.  y.  agreed  to  postpone  Until  their  next  meeting  the  consideration 
of  a  recommendation  of  the  General  Assembly  to  the  different  Pres- 
byteries respecting  making  provision  for  the  support  of  invalid  Pres- 
byterian ministers  and  their  Families 

Mr.  Swan  was  appointed  to  open  P.b.y.  at  our  next  meeting. 

Adjourned  to   meet  at   Rehoboth   the  3d.  Tuesday  of  April  next. 

Concluded  with  Prayer. 
Rehoboth  Tuesday  April  21st.  1795 

P.b.y.  Met  according  to  adjournment     Constituted  with  Prayer. 

Members  present  The  Revd.  Messrs.  James  Power  James  Dunlap, 
Jacob  Jennings,  John  McPherrin,  Samuel  Porter,  William  Swan, 
George  Hill  and  David  Smith. 

Elders  John  Neel,  Joseph  Morrison,  Jonathan  Doty,  William 
McNeece,  Thomas  Robison,  Robert  Richy,  Robert  Campbel,  Abi- 
jah  McLain. 

P.b.y.  was  opened  by  Mr.  Swan  with  a  sermon  from  Rom.  8.  26. 

P.b.y.  find  that  the  Revd.  James  Finley  was  removed  by  death 
January  6th.  1795.  • 

Ordered  to  read  the  minutes  of  last  meeting. 

Mr.  Jenning's  reasons  for  not  attending  our  last  meeting  of  P.b.y 
were  sustained. 

Upon  enquiry  it  was  found  that  the  members  have  fulfilled  their 
appointments,  except  Messrs.  McPherrin,  Hill  and  Swan  in  one  in- 
stance each,  their  reasons  for  which  omissions  were  sustained. 

The  Revd.  John  McMillin  a  member  of  Ohio  P.b.y.  being  present 
and  invited  took  his  seat  as  a  correspondent. 

Supplications  for  supplies  were  brought  in  from  the  following  Con- 
gregations, viz.  Tyrone,  Rehoboth  &  Round  hill,  Ebenezer  and  Bethel 
on  Black  Lick,  Stony  Creek,  Pittsburgh,  Middletown,  Clarksburgh, 
Tygars  Valley,  Sandy-Creek  and  Crab  Orchard. —For  the  administra- 
tion of  the  Lord's  Supper  at  Crab  Orchard  the  3d.  Sab.  of  August, 
and  From  Morgantown  and  Round  Hill  for  the  administration  of  the 
Lord's  supper. 

Messrs.  Samuel  Porter  and  William  Swan  Ministers  and  John  Shields 
and  John  Barnett  Elders  were  appointed  Commissioners  to  represent 
this  P.b.y.  in  the  next  General  Assembly  to  meet  in  Carlisle. 


114  MINUTES   OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 

P.b.y  proceeded  to  consider  a  plan  recommended  by  the  general 
Assembly  to  the  consideration  of  the  different  Presbyteries,  for  making 
provision  for  the  support  of  invalid  Presbyterian  Ministers  and  the 
distressed  families  of  any  Ministers  in  our  Communion  who  may  die 
in  destitute  circumstances :  maturely  deliberated  thereupon  and  unani- 
mously disapproved  of  the  same. 

P.b.y.  adjourned  to  meet  tomorrow  morning  at  9  o' Clock 

Concluded  with  Prayer.  • 

Wednesday  April  22^. 
P.b.y.   met   according    to  adjournment     Constituted   with    Prayer, 
present  as  above. 

Ordered  to  read  the  minutes  of  the  last  Session. 

Mr.  Dunlap  was  appointed  to  administer  the  Sacrament  of  the  Lord's  supper 
the  3d.  Sab.  of  August  at  Crab  Orchard  and  to  supply  at  Rehoboth  the  4th.  Sab. 
of  June,  and  at  Pok  run  the  4th.  Sab  of  May. 

Mr.  Jennings — to  supply  at  Sawickly  the  3d.  Sab.  of  May,  at  Crab  Orchard  the 
3d.  Sab.  of  August  and  at  Sandy  Creek  the  4th.  Sab.  of  June. 

Mr.  McPherrin — at  Congruity  the  3d.  Sab.  of  May  at  Bethel  the  1st.  Sab.  of 
August,  and  at  Round  Hill  the  3d.  Sab.  of  August. 

Mr.  Porter — at  Pittsburgh  the  2d.  Sab.  of  July  at  Clarksburgh  the  1st.  Sab  of 
October  and  to  administer  the  Lord's  Supper  at  Morgantown  the  2d.  Sab.  of 
Oct. 

Mr.  Hill— at  Long  Run  the  4th  S^b.  of  May  at  Stony  Creek  the  2d.  Sab.  of 
August  and  at  Ebenezer  on  Black  Lick   the  1st  Sab.  of  September. 

Mr.  Swan — at  Tyrone  the  1st.  Sab.  of  July,  at  Rehoboth  the  1st.  Sab  of  Sep- 
tember and  to  administer  the  Lord's  Supper  at  Round  Hill  the  3d.  Sab.  of  Au. 

Mr.  Smith — at  Pittsburgh  the  2d.  Sab  of  August  at  Tygar's  Vally  the  2d. 
Sab.  of  October  and  at   Middle  town  the  3d.  Sab.  of  October. 

Upon  enquiry  it  was  found  that  the  members  had  observed  the  day 
of  solemn  fasting  and  prayer  appointed  by  the  Synod  and  recommended 
by  this  P.b.y.  at  their  last  meeting  except  Mr.  Power  his  reasons  for 
not  observing  it  were  sustained. 

It  was  found  upon  enquiry  that  the  following  sums  were  collected 
for  the  support  of  Commissioners  to  the  General  Assembly  viz. 

£  S  D  £  S   D 

From  Mount  Pleasant  1..  3..  4    From  Laurel  Hill  for  two  years  3..  7..  10^ 

From  Unity  1..  o. .  o. .  From  Sawickly 0..17..    2 

FromSalem  1..10..0    From  Congruity 0..12..    o. 

On  motion  resolved  that  if  any  of  those  persons  who  during  their 
late  disturbances  had  an  active  hand  in  burning  property  robbing  the 
mail  and  destroying  the  official  papers  of  the  officers  of  (Government, 


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shall  apply  for  distinguishing  priviledges  of  the  Church  to  us,  they 
shall  not  be  admitted  until  they  give  satisfactory  evidence  of  their  re- 
pentance: and  P.b.y.  did  and  hereby  do  declare  their  hearty  disappro- 
bation of  all  riotous  illegal  and  unconstitutional  Combinations  against 
the  government,  the  laws  or  the  officers  of  Government. 

Mr.  Power  produced  a  settlement  with  Mountpleasant  Congn.  from 
which  it  appears  that  on  the  first  of  May  1795  the  ballance  due  to  him 
will  be  £.  157..  4..  5. 

Mr.  Dunlap  produced  a  settlement  with  Laurel  Hill  Congn.  from 
which  it  appears  that  on  the  1st.  of  December  last  there  was  due  to 
him  ,£,136..   iS.   10D. 

Mr.  Jennings  reports  no  settlement  with  his  Congregations. 

Mr.  McPherrin  produced  a  settlement  with  Unity  Congn.  from 
which  it  appears  that  on  the  1st.  of  April  Instant  there  was  due  to  him 
^38..  6S.  oD  and  reported  Salem  Congn.  clear  with  him  until  the  ist. 
of  April  Instant. 

Mr.  Porter  produced  no  settlement. 

Mr.  Hill  produced  a  settlement  from  which  it  appears  that  the 
Congn.  of  wheatfield  is  indebted  to  him  on  the  ist.  of  April  instant 
^48..  13S.  2D.  The  Congn.  of  Fairfield  on  the  same  day  is  indebted 
to  him  60..  19..  8.  and  Donegal  Congn 44..  17..  4. 

Mr.  Swan  reports  that  the  Congn.  of  Sawickly  stands  indebted  to 
him  on  the  middle  of  last  November  ^13..  oS.  oD  and  Long  Run  on 
the  same  day  ^20..  oS.  oD 

Mr.  Smith  reports  that  Union  Congn.  stood  indebted  to  him  on  the 
ist.  of  March  last  ^3..  16S  2D  and  that  the  Congn.  of  George's 
Creek  on  the  same  day  stood  indebted  to  him  ^20..  11S.  oD.  Upon 
enquiry  it  was  found  that  the  Congns.  are  well  satisfved  with  the  fidel- 
ity and  diligence  of  their  respective  Pastors. 

P.b.y  adjourned  to  meet  to  morrow  morning  at  9'O'Clock 

Concluded  with  Prayer. 

Thursday  April  23d. 

P.b.y  met  according  to  adjournment.      Constituted  with  Prayer. 

present  as  above. 

Ordered  to  read  the  minutes  of  the  last  session. 

The  Committee  appointed  at  our  last  meeting  for  the  examination  of 
the  Seminary  at  Canonsburgh  brought  in  their  report  which  was  ac- 
cepted, and  Messrs.  Dunlap,  Jennings  and  Hill  were  appointed  a  com- 
mittee to  attend  to  the  examination  of  said  Seminary  on  the  4th.  Tues- 
day of  June  ensuing. 


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Mr.  James  Adams  having  offered  himself  a  Candidate  for  the  Gospel 
Ministry,  P.b.y.  proceeded  to  enquire  into  his  moral  character  and 
having  examined  him  on  his  acquaintance  with  experimental  religion 
and  proposed  to  him  a  number  of  cases  of  Conscience  and  received 
satisfaction,  the  appointed  him  an  exegesis  on  the  following  theme, 
Quo  modo  Sacrae  Scripturae  probantur  esse  divinae. 

P.b.y.  proceeded  to  examine  Mr.  Adams  on  the  Latin  and  Greek 
Languages,  the  specimens  which  he  gave  thereon  were  accepted  as 
parts  of  trials. 

Mr.  Jennings  was  appointed  to  open  P.b.y.  at  our  next  meeting. 

Adjourned  to  meet  at  Mountpleasant  on  the  3d.  Tuesday  of  October 
next.  Concluded  with  Prayer. 

The  Synod  thus  far  approved  of  the  above  Records  with  the  excep- 
tion of  some  verbal  omissions  and  inaccuracies  and  the  paragraph  re- 
specting Burny's  trial  and  censure  page  70  which  appeared  too  obscure 
to  be  understood. 

Samuel  Houston  Mod. 

Quere.  Ought  not  the  Committee  that  next  examines  this  Book  to 
be  instructed  to  examine  the  strictures  drawn  by  the  last  Committee  or 
moderator  and  correct  the  errors  therein  contained. 

Mountpleasant  October  20th.  1795 

Presbytery  met  according  to  adjournment.     Constituted  with  Prayer. 

Members  present  The  Revd.  Messrs.  James  Power,  James  Dunlap, 
Jacob  Jennings,  John  McPherrin,  Samuel  Porter,  George  Hill  and 
David  Smith. 

Elders  William  Latta,  John  Allen,  Thomas  Armstrong,  John 
McGaa  and  Samuel  Salsbury. 

Absent  the  Revd.  William  Swan. 

P.b.y.  was  opened  by  Mr.  Jennings  with  a  sermon  from  Ephe" 
sians.  6.  13. 

P.b.y.  proceeded  to  the  choice  of  a  Moderator  and  Clark  where- 
upon Mr.  Jennings  was  chosen  Moderator  and  Mr.  Porter  Clark  for 
the  ensuing  year. 

Ordered  to  read  the  minutes  of  the  last  meeting. 

Adjourned   to   meet   to  morrow  morning  at  9.    o.  Clock. 

Concluded  with  Prayer. 

Wednesday"  October  21st. 
P.b.y.  met  according  to  adjournment,     cons,  with  Prayer. 
present  as  above. 
Ordered  to  read  the  minutes  of  the  last  Session. 


MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY.  T  I  7 


Upon  enquiry  P.b.y.  found  that  the  members  appointed  to  attend  the 
General  Assembly  of  the  Presbyterian  Church  at  their  last  meeting 
have  fulfilled  their  appointments. 

Mr.  Swan  is  now  come  and  excused  for  not  attending  sooner.  James 
Caldwell  Mr.  Swan's  Elder  is  also  come. 

Upon  enquiry  it  was  found  that  the  following  additional  sums  were 
collected  for  the  support  of  Commissioners  to  the  General  Assembly, 
viz. 

£    S    D  £  S  D 

From  Poke  Run  o..    17..    6     From  Long  run  1..    4..    5 

Delaps  Creek.  i..     3..   3  Muddy  Creek    o..    19..    8 

Union  o..    12..   o  George's  Creek    1..    7..    7 

Mr.  James  Mt  Gomery  Mr.  McPherrin's  Elder  is  now  come  and  his 
reasons  for  not  attending  sooner  were  sustained. 

Upon  enquiry  it  was  found  that  the  members  had  fulfilled  their  ap- 
pointments. 

Supplications  were  presented  from  Bethel  and  Ebenezer  on  Black- 
lick,  Ebenezer  on  Pucketty,  Morgan  Town,  The  Big  Crossings,  Ty- 
garts  Vally,  Middle  Town,  Stoney  'Creek,  Clarksburgh,  Tyrone, 
Rehoboth  and  Round  Hill. 

Mr.  Samuel  Ralston  a  Licentiate  under  the  care  of  the  Presbytery 
of  New  castle  having  Itinerated  for  some  time  in  the  bounds  of  this 
P.b.y.  with  the  approbation  of  those  members  to  whom  he  had  access, 
presented  his  Credentials  to  P.b.y.  which  were  approved. 

The  United  Congregations  of  Bethel  and  Ebenezer  on  Blacklick  ap- 
plied for  leave  to  forward  a  Call  to  the  P.b.y  of  New  Castle  to  be  pre- 
sented to  Mr.  Samuel  Ralston  a  Licentiate  under  their  care  which 
was  granted. 

Mr  Power  was  appointed  to  supply  at  Morgan  Town  the  1st  Sab.  of  November, 
and  at  Tyrone  the  4th.  Sab.  of  March  : 

Mr.  Dunlap — at  Morgan  Town  the  4th.  Sab.  of  March  and  at  Rehoboth  the 
4th.  Sab.  of  November. 

Mr.  Jennings — at  the  Crossings  the  3d.  Sab.  of  Nov  At  Rehoboth  the  3d 
Sab.  March. 

Mr.  McPherrin — at  Round  Hill  the  1st.  Sab.  of  Nov.  At  Ebenezer  on  Black- 
lick  the  4th.  Sab.  March. 

Mr.  Porter — at  Bethel  on  Black  lick  the  3d.  Sab.  Nov.  At  Round  Hill  the  3d. 
Sab  of  April. 

Mr.  Hill — at  B.  on  Blacklick  the  1st.  Sab.  of  December,  At  Stony  Creek  the 
3d.  S.  of  March. 

Mr.  Swan — at  Ebenezer  on  Black  lick  the  2d.  Sab.  of  November,  and  at  Ebe- 
nezer on  Pucketty  the  1st.  Sab  of  April. 

Mr.  Smith — at  Clarksburgh  one  Sab.  discretionary  as  to  time  and  at  Tyrone 
the  1st.  Sab.  of  January. 


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Mr.  Dunlap  a  member  of  the  Committee  appointed  at  our  last  meet- 
ing to  attend  the  examination  of  the  Students  at  Cannon's-burgh,  brought 
in  his  report  which  was  accepted,  and  Messrs.  Jennings'  and  Hill's 
reasons  for  not  attending  were  sustained. 

Messrs.  McPherrin  and  Smith  were  appointed  a  committee  to  meet 
the  P.b.y.  of  Ohio  next  week,  in  order  to  enquire  into  the  state  of  the 
Academy  at  Canonsburgh  and  to  examine  the  Students. 

John  McCrakan  appeared  before  the  P.b.y.  and  Complained  that 
he  had  been  kept  back  from  distinguishing  priviledges  in  the  Church, 
on  account  of  a  bastard  child  which  a  certain  Barbara  Walters  had 
laid  to  his  charge. 

The  P.b.y  took  up  the  business,  and  having  received  satisfactory 
testimony  respecting  the  good  character  of  John  McCrakan  and  also 
concerning  the  very  attrocious  character  of  Barbara  Walters  were  of 
opinion  that  no  respect  ought  to  be  paid  .to  the  testimony  of  Barbara 
Walters  respecting  the  above  matter,  and  consequently  that  John  Mc 
Crakan  ought  not  to  be  deprived  of  distinguishing  privileges  any- 
longer  on  that  account. 

P.b.y  proceeded  to  consider  a  reference  from  the  Session  of  Done- 
gal respecting  an  affair  between  Joseph  Campbel  and  Daniel  Prorser 
concerning  a  Bank  Bill,  which  Joseph  Campbel  said  he  gave  to  Dan- 
iel Prorser,  the  receipt  of  which  said  Prorser  Denied. 

The  P.b.y  having  examined  the  evidenee  are  unanimously  of  opin- 
ion, that  such  is  the  intricacy  of  the  affair  and  contradictory  nature  of 
the  testimony,  that  they  cannot  decide  upon  it  at  present,  and  there- 
fore defer  their  decision,  until  God  in  his  providence  shall  afford 
further  light  on  the  subject. 

Adjourned  to  meet  to  morrow  morning  at  nine  O'clock. 

Concluded  with  Prayer. 

Thursday  October  22d. 

P.b.y  met  according  to  adjournment.  Constituted  with  Prayer. 
Present  as  above. 

Ordered  to  read  the  minutes  of  the  last  Session. 

Mr.  Adams  brought  in  and  read  an  exegesis  on  the  theme  appointed 
him  at  the  last  meeting 

P.b.y  also  proceeded  to  examin  him  on  Divinity  to  some  consid- 
erable length  all  which  performances  were  sustained  as  parts  of  trial. 

P.b.y.  appointed  Mr.  Adams  to  prepare  a  Homily  on  Rom.  6.  14. 
and  a  Presbyterial  exercise  to  be  delivered  at  their  next  meeting. 

The  Revd.  George  Hill  accused  Robert  Rodgers  Elder  with  de- 
faming him  by  saying  that  he  was  a  lyar  or  that  he  lied,  and  that  he 


MINUTKS    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY 


was  meaner  than  a  dog.  This  said  Rodgers  did  at  his  own  house  the 
monday  week  before  the  Sacrament  at  Fairfield  which  was  the  Second 
Sabath  in  October  1795  To  support  which  charge  James  Bready 
Esqr.  and  James  Clark  are  offered  George  hill. 

In  consequence  of  the  above  charge  P.b.y  cited  the  parties  and  the 
evidences  to  appear  before  them  at  their  next  meeting. 

The  first  Day  of  January  next  is  appointed  as  a  day  of  fasting  and 
humiliation  on  account  of  the  prevalency  of  Infidelity  Vice  Immo- 
rality and  Spiritual  Sloth. 

Adjourned  to  meet  at  Laurel-Hill  meeting  house  on  the  3d.  Tuesday 
of  April  next  and  Mr.  Porter  was  appointed  to  open  P.b.y  at  that  time. 

Concluded  with  Prayer. 

Laurel-Hill  April  lgth.  1796 

P.b.y.  met  according  to  adjournment     Constituted  with  Prayer. 

Members  present  the  Revd.  Messrs.  James  Power  James  Dunlap 
Jacob  Jennings  John  McPherrin  Samuel  Porter  George  Hill  William 
Swan  and  David  Smith. 

Elders  James  Parker,  Robert  Adams,  Robert  Taylor,  John  Kyle  & 
James  Orr. 

P.b.y  was  opened  by  Mr.  Porter  with  a  sermon  from  Isaiah  53.  1. 

Upon  enquiry  P.b.y.  found  that  the  member  had  fulfilled  their  ap- 
pointments except  Mr.  Hill  in  one  instance  whose  reasons  for  that 
omission  were  sustained. 

It  was  also  found  that  the  members  had  attended  to  the  appointment 
of  the  fast  Day. 

Mr.  Samuel  Ralston  a  Licentiate  formerly  under  the  care  of  the 
P.b.y  of  New  Castle  produced  a  dismission  and  testimonials  from 
said  P.b.y  and  requested  to  be  taken  under  the  care  of  this  P.b.y. 
Having  examined  and  approved  of  said  Testimonials  P.b.y  agreed  to 
take  Mr.  Ralston  under  their  care. 

Adjourned  to  meet  to  morrow  morning  at  9  O'Clock. 

Concluded  wt.  Prayer. 

Wednesday  April  20th. 

P.b.y  met  according  to  adjournment.  Constituted  with  Prayer 
Present  as  above. 

Ordered  to  read  the  minutes  of  the  last  Session-. 

On  enquiry  P.b.y  found  that  Mr.  Ralston  was  not  prepared  to  give 
an  answer  respecting  the  Call  put  into  his  hands  by  the  P.b.y  of  New 
Castle  from  the  United  Congregations  of  Bethel  and  Ebenezer  on  B. 
lick. 


MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 


It  was  found  upon  enquiry  that  the  following  sums  were  Collected 
for  the  support  of  Commissioners  to  the  General  Assembly  from  the 
following  Congregations  viz. 


£S 

D 

£  s  D 

om  Mount  Pleasant 

3-    °- 

2 

From  Unity 

I..     2..     6 

Salem 

2..     2. 

O 

Poke  Run 

I..     2..     6 

Laurel  Hill 

I..  12. 

O 

Sawickly 

[..     2..     O 

Delaps  Creek 

I..     2.. 

6 

Muddy  Creek 

I.,    o..    o 

Donegal 

I..     2. 

6 

Fairfield 

I..     2..     6 

Congruity 

I..     2. 

6 

The  Revd.  Jacob  Jennings  and  George  Hill  Ministers  and  Hugh 
Lorimer  and  John  Wright  Esqrs.  Ruling  Elders  were  appointed  Com- 
missioners to  represent  this  P.b.  y  in  the  next  General  Assembly  of  the 
Presbyterian  Church  in  the  United  States  of  America  to  meet  at  Phil- 
adelphia on  the  third  Thursday  in   May  1796. 

Supplications  for  supplies  were  brought  in  and  read  from  the  follow- 
ing vacant  congregations  Tyrone  Morgan  Town  Ebenezer  on  Puck- 
etty,  Sandy-Creek  for  supplies  and  the  administration  of  the  Lord's 
Supper,  Crab  Orchard,  Bethel  and  Ebenezer  on  Black  lick,  Clarks- 
burgh,  Middletown,  Tygarts  Vally,  Big  Crossings  of  Yough,  Glade 
Run,  Stoney  Creek,  Rehoboth  for  the  Lord's  Supper  and  supplies,  and 
Round-hill. 

Mr.  Power  was  appointed  to  supply  at  Donegal  the  3d.  Sabbath  in  May  and  at 
Morgan  Town  the  4th.  Sab.  of  August. 

Mr.  Dunlap—  at  Tyrone  the  4th.  Sab  of  may  and  to  administer  the  Sacrament 
of  the  Lord's  Supper  at  Sandy  Creek  the  4th.  Sab.  in  August. 

Mr.  Jennings — at  Morgan  Town  the  2d  Sab  of  July  and  to  administer  the 
Lord's  Supper  at  Rehoboth  the  3d.  Sab.  of  August. 

Mr.  McPherrin — at  Wheatfield  the  4th.  Sab.  May  and  at  Round  Hill  the  2d- 
Sab.  of  August. 

Mr.  Porter — at  Fairfield  the  5th.  Sab.  of  May  and  at  Ebenezer  on  Pucketty 
the  4th.  Sab.  of  August. 

Mr.  Hill  -  at  Stoney  Creek  one  Sab.  discretionary  and  at  Bethel  on  Black  lick 
the  2d.  Sab  of  September. 

Mr.  Swan — at  Dunlaps  Creek  the  3d.  Sab  of  May.  at  Glade-run  the  3d.  Sab. 
August 

Mr.  Smith — to  assist  Mr.  Jennings  at  Rehoboth  the  3d.  Sab.  of  August  and 
at  Muddy-Creek  the  4th.  Sab  of  May. 

Mr.  Ralston— at  Bethel  and  Ebenezer  on  Black  lick  the  3d.  and  4th.  Sab.  June, 
at  Glade-Run  the  1st.  Sab  of  July,  at  Ebenezer  on  Pucketty  the  3d.  Sab.  of 
July,  at  Tyrone  the  4th.  Sab  of  July  at  Morgan  Town  the  5th.  Sab.  of  July,  at 
Clarksburgh  the  1st.  Sab.  of  August,  at  Tygarts  Vally  the  2d.  and  at  Crab 
Orchard  the  3d.  Sab.  of  August. 


MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 


Edward  Cook  Esqr.  a  ruling  elder  in  the  united  congregations  of 
Rehoboth  and  Round  Hill  having  produced  sufficient  evidence  of  his 
being  appointed  by  the  Sessions  of  said  congregations  to  represent 
them  in  P.b.y  took  his  seat  as  a  member. 

On  motion  resolved  that  this  P.b.y  will  not  in  future  send  supplies 
to  any  vacancies  under  their  care,  except  those^who  send  commission- 
ers or  apply  by  such  members  of  this  P.b.y  as  shall  engage  to  convey 
an  account  of  the  appointments  to  those  vacancies  in  whose  behalf 
they  apply. 

P.b.y  proceeded  to  consider  a  reference  from  the  Session  of  Long 
Run,  respecting  a  certain  Catharine  Balf  now  Leech,  who  upon  oath 
declared  that  David  Logan  was  the  Father  of  her  Bastard  child,  which 
charge  said  Logan  denies.  And  having  examined  the  testimony  and 
taken  all  the  light  which  they  could  obtain  are  of  opinion,  that  from 
the  nature  of  the  circumstances  attending  the  testimony  of  Catharine 
Balf  now  Leech,  said  testimony  is  not  sufficiently  credible  to  establish 
her  charge  against  David  Logan. 

Upon  enquiry  it  was  found  that  Mr.  Hill  had  not  forwarded  the 
citations  Committed  to  his  care  to  the  persons  to  whom  they  were 
directed. 

He  was  therefore  ordered  to  alter  the  dates  of  the  citations  and  forward 
them  to  the  parties  .at  least  ten  days  before  the  next  meeting  of  P.b.y. 

Mr.  Ralston  requested  leave  to  itinerate  for  some  time  this  summer 
in  the  bounds  of  the  P.b.y  of  Ohio,  which  request  was  granted,  and 
the  Clark  was  ordered  to  furnish  Mr.  Ralston  with  proper  testimonials. 

The  Committee  appointed  at  the  last  meeting  of  P.b.y  to  meet  the 
P.b.y  of  Ohio,  in  order  to  enquire  into  the  state  of  the  Academy  at 
Canonsburgh  and  examine  the  Students,  Brought  in  and  read  their  re- 
port which  was  accepted. 

Mr.  Dunlap  and  Mr.  Swan  were  appointed  a  committee  to  meet  the 
P.b.y  of  Ohio  next  week  in  order  to  assist  in  an  examination  of  the 
students  at  Canonsburgh. 

Adjourned  to  meet  to  morrow  morning  at  9,  O'Clock 

Concluded  with  Prayer. 

Thursday  April  21st. 

P.b.y  met  according  to  adjournment    Constituted  wt.  Prayer. 

present  as  above  agreeably  to  order  the  minutes  of  the  last  session 
were  read. 

Mr.  Power  produced  a  settlement  with  mount  pleasant  Congn.  by 
which  it  appeared  that  said  Congn.  would  be  indebted  to  him  against 
the  first  of  may  ensuing  the  sum  of  jQ.  155. .3. 2 


MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 


Mr.  Dunlap  produced  a  settlement  with  Laurel  Hill  Congn.  where- 
by it  appeared  that  said  Congn.  was  indebted  to  him  on  the  ist.  Day 
of  December  last  the  sum  of  jQ.  i  25..  14.7. 

Mr.  Jennings  produced  no  settlement  with  his  Congregations. 

P.b.y  finding  that  Mr.  Jennings  had  applied  to  the  session  of  Mud- 
dy-Creek Congn.  repeatedly  in  order  to  obtain  a  settlement  with  said 
Congn.  and  that  a  settlement  had  not  been  obtained,  did  enjoin  it  upon 
the  session  afforesaid  to  endeavour  to  obtain  a  settlement  before  the 
next  meeting  of  Presbyters'. 

Mr.  McPherrin  produced  no  settlement  with  his  Congregations. 

Mr.  Porter  produced  no  settlement  with  his  Congregations. 

Mr.  Hill  produced  settlements  with  his  Congn's.  by  which  it  ap- 
peared that  Wheatfield  Congn.  was  indebted  to  him  the  sum  of 
^.62..  18..  5  Fairfield  ^.74.  .18.  .6  and  Donegal  ^.49..  13.  n. 

Mr.  Swan  reported  Long  Run  Congn.  to  be  clear  with  him  until  the 
15th.  of  Nov.  last,  and  that  Sawickly  Congn.  was  indebted  to  him 
jQ.2i..o.o.  on  the  15th.  of  Nov.  last. 

Mr.  Smith  bought  in  a  settlement  with  his  Congregrations  by  which 
it  appeared  that  George's  Creek  Congn.  were  indebted  to  him  on  the 
ist.  of  March  last  the  sum  of  ^20.0.0.  and  that  Union  Congn.  were 
indebted  to  him  at  the  same  time  the  sum  of  £17.0.0. 

On  enquiry  it  was  found  that  the  Elders  present  knew  of  no  dissatis- 
faction obtaining  in  the  Congregations  which  they  represented  respect- 
ing the  manner  in  which  their  ministers  discharged  the  duties  of  their 
Pastoral  office. 

Mr.  Adams  brought  in  and  read  discourses  on  the  subjects  appointed 
him  at  the  last  meeting  of  P.b.y  which  were  sustained  as  parts  of  trial. 

P.b.y  proceeded  to  examine  Mr.  Adams  on  natural  and  moral  Phil- 
osophy and  his  answers  were  sustained  as  parts  of  trial. 

P.b.y  appointed  Mr.  Adams  to  prepare  a  lecture  on  1  John  4.  12-21 
to  be  delivered  at  their  next  meeting. 

Adjourned  to  meet  at  George's  Creek  on  the  fifth  tuesday  in  August 
next.  Concluded  with  Prayer. 

George's-Creek  August  30th.  1796 

P.b.y  met  according  to  adjournment     Constituted  with  Prayer. 

Members  present  the  Revd.  Messrs.  James  Power,  James  Dunlap, 
Jacob  Jennings  George  Hill  and  David  Smith. 

Elders  Alexander  McClain,  Andrew  McCleland,  Joseph  Ogden  and 
Joseph  Caldwell. 

Absent  the  Revd.  Messrs.  John  McPherrin,  Samuel  Porter  and  Wm. 
Swan. 


MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY.  I  23 


P.  b.  y  was  opened  by  Mr.  William  Woods  with  a  sermon  from  Heb. 

2-  3- 

Mr.  Porter  the  Clark  for  the  present  year  being  absent  Mr.  Smith 

was  chosen  Clark  pro  tempore. 

The  Revd.  Thomas  Moore  a  member  of  Ohio  P.b.  y  being  present 
and  invited  took  his  seat  as  a  correspondent. 

Supplication  for  supplies  were  brought  in  from  the  vacant  congrega- 
tions of  Middletown  and  Morgan  Town. 

Adjourned  to  meet  to  morrow  morning  at  8  O'Clock 

Concluded  with  Prayer. 

Wednesday  August  31st. 
P.b.y  met  according  to  adjournment  Constituted  with  Prayer. 
Present  as  above,  agreeably  to  order  the  minutes  of  the  last  session 
.  were  read. 

P.b.y  proceeded  to  consider  a  reference  from  the  Session  of  Morgan 
Town  concerning  a  certain  Robert  Robe  who  was  charged  with  being 
the  father  of  a  Certain  Rhode  Little's  Bastard  child,  and  having  con- 
sidered the  testimony  brought  to  invalidate  the  Oath  of  Rhode  Little 
and  taken  all  the  light  they  could  obtain  on  the  matter  are  of  opinion 
that  the  charge  against  Robert  Robe  is  not  sufficiently  supported  to 
deprive  him  of  priviledges  in  the  Church. 

P.b.y  having  found  that  Mr.  Adams  was  prevented  by  indisposition 
of  Body  from  attending  and  delivering  the  Lecture  appointed  him 
at  their  last  meeting,  did  appoint  him  to  deliver  said  lecture  and  also 
a  popular  Sermon  from  2.  Pet.  1.   10  at  their  next  meeting. 

P.b.y  found  that  the  following  sums  were  collected  for  the  support 
of  commissioners  to  the  General  Assembly  in  addition  to  those  on  the 

minutes  of  their  last  meeting      From  George's  Creek jQ.i..^..o 

From  Union 0..15..0 

Muddy  Creek o. .   8.-9 

Adjourned  to  meet  at  congruity  on  the  3d  Tuesday  of  October  next. 

Concluded  with  Prayer. 

Congruity  October  iSt/i.  1796 
Presbytery  meet  according  to  adjournment 

Constituted  with  Prayer 
Members  present  the  Revd.    Messrs.   James  Power  James  Dunlap 
Jacob   Jennings   John    McPherrin    Samuel    Porter    George  Hill  and 
William  Swan. 

Elders  Messrs.  John  Baird  Joseph  Morrison  Samuel  Torrence 
William  Waddle  John  Cochran  Joseph  Collins  and  John  Dennis. 


124  MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 


P.b.y.  was  opened  with  two  discourses  delivered  by  Mr.  Adams  on 
the  subjects  appointed  him  at  the  preceeding  meeting  which  were 
sustained  as  parts  of  trial. 

P.b.y  proceeded  to  the  choice  of  a  Moderator  and  Clerk  for  the  en- 
suing year. 

Mr.  McPherrin  was  chosen  Modr.  and  Mr.  Swan  Clerk. 

Adjourned  to  meet  to  morrow  morning  at  9  OClock  at  the  house  of 
Hugh  McLerrin.  Concluded  wt.  Prayer. 

Wednesday  October  \gth. 

P.b.y  met  according  to  adj.     Constituted  with  Prayer 

Members  present  as  above. 

Agreeably  to  order  the  minutes  of  the  last  session  were  read. 

Ordered  to  read  the  minutes  of  the  last  Spring  and  August  meetings. 

Upon  enquiry  it  was  found  that  the  members  present  had  fulfilled  the. 
appointments  given  them  at  the  Spring  meeting,  except  Mr.  Porter  and 
Mr.  Ralston  each  in  one  instance,  their  reasons  for  which  omissions 
were  sustained. 

Messrs.  McPherrin's  Porter's  and  Swan's  reasons  for  not  attending 
the  last  meeting  of  P.b.y  were  sustained. 

Supplications  for  supplies  were  received  from  the  following  vacant 
Congregations  Glade-Run,  Summerset  Pittstownship  Ebenezer  on 
Pucketty,  Stony  Creek  Morgan  Town,  Middle-Town  Sandy  Creek 
Crab  Orchard  the  Crossings  Ebenezer  &  Bethel  on  Black  Lick. 

Mr.  William  Woods  a  Licentiate  formerly  under  the  care  of  New- 
Castle  Presbytery  produced  a  dismission  and  testimonials  from  said 
P.b.y,  and  requested  to  be  taken  under  the  care  of  this  P.b.y.  The 
P.b.y  having  examined  and  approved  of  Mr.  Wood's  testimonials  did 
agree  to  take  him  under  their  care. 

A  Call  from  the  United  Congregations  of  Rohoboth  and  Round  Hill 
directed  to  Mr.  Woods  a  Licentiate  under  the  care  of  this  P.b.y,  was 
presented  and  read  and  put  into  Mr.  Wood's  hand  for  his  Considera- 
tion. Also  a  call  from  the  United  Congregations  of  Bethel  and  Leba- 
non under  the  care  of  the  Ohio  P.b.y. 

The  following  additional  sums  for  the  support  of  Com.  to  the  last 
General  Assembly  were  received. 


£ 

s 

D 

From  Congruity 

0.. 

13  •■ 

7 

Poke  Run 

0.. 

2.. 

5- 

Long  Run 

0.. 

19.. 

6. 

George  Creek 

1.. 

4.. 

0. 

Union 

0.. 

15- 

0. 

MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY.  1 25 


The  Committee  appointed  at  the  last  Spring  meeting  to  attend  the 
examination  of  the  Accademy  at  Cannon'sburgh  made  report  which 
was  received  and  approved 

P.b.y  finding  that  Mr.  Jennings  had  not  informed  the  Session  of 
Muddy  Creek  Congregation  of  their  injunction  with  respect  to  a  set- 
tlement with  him,  did  order  Mr.  Jennings  to  forward  a  coppy  of  their 
former  minute  to  said  session. 

The  P.b.y,  having  at  their  last  Spring  meeting  issued  citations  to  the 
Revd.  George  Hill  and  Robt.  Rodgers  to  appear  before  them  at  their 
next  meeting  in  order  to  have  their  difference  subsisting  between  them 
adjusted.  And  finding  that  altho'  the  parties  attended  agreeably  to  the 
requisition:  yet  the  P.b.y,  did  not  take  up  the  business  in  a  judicial 
manner,  on  account  of  an  accommodation  that  had  taken  place  between 
the  parties:  But  P.b.y,  now  finding  that  Mr.  Hill  complains  that  Robert 
Rodgers  has  not  complied  with  the  terms  on  account  of  which  the  ac- 
commodation took  place :  did  proceed  to  order  new  citations  to  be  is- 
sued to  the  above  parties  and  their  evidences  to  appear  before  them 
at  their  next  meeting. 

Mr.  Power  was  appointed  to  Supply  at  Pittstownship  the  3d.  Sab  of  Nov.  at 
Ebenezer  on  Black  lick  the  4th.  Sab  of  March. 

Mr.  Dunlap  —at  the]  Crossing  the  4th.  Sab.  of  Nov.  at  Morgan  town  ye.  2d. 
Sab.  March. 

Mr.  Jennings — at  Sandy  Creek  the  2d.  Sab.  of  Nov.  at  Morgan  Town  the  1st. 
Sab.  of  April. 

Mr.  McPherrin — at    Bethel   the  3d.    Sab.   Nov.  at  Glade  Run  1st.  Sab.  April. 

Mr.  Porter — at  Pucketty  the  3d.  Sab.  of  Nov.  at  Pitt  Township  The  Sab.  pre- 
ceeding  the  next  meeting  of  P.b.y. 

Mr.  Hill — at  Summerset  the  4th.  Sab.  of  Nov.  at  Stony  Creek  the  last  Sab.  of 
March. 

Mr.  Swan— at  Glade  Run  the  2d.  Sab  of  Nov.  at  Bull  Creek  the  1st.  Sab.  of 
April. 

Mr.  Woods — at  Puckety  the  2d.  Sab.  of  March  one  Sab.  at  bethel  and  another 
Ebenezer  on  black  lick  Discretionary  as  to  time. 

Mr.  Smith — one  Sab.  at  Clark's  burgh  and  one  at  Crab  orchard  both  discre- 
tionary as  to  time. 

Messrs.  Power  and  Porter  were  appointed  a  committee  to  meet  the 
P.b.y.  of  Ohio  next  week  in  order  to  assist  in  an  examination  of  the 
Students  and  enquire  into  the  state  of  the  Academy  at  Cannonsburgh. 

Upon  enquiry  Mr.  Ralston  declared  his  acceptance  of  the  Call  from 
the  United  Congregations  of  Mingo  Creek  and  horse-shoe  bottom  un- 
der the  care  of  the  Ohio  P.b.y  which  was  put  into  his  hands  by  the 
Presbytery  of  New  Castle,  and  returned  the  Call  from  the  United  Con- 


126  MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 


gregations  of  Bethel  and  Ebenezer  on  black  Lick,  and  requested  to  be 
dismissed  from  this  P.b.  y,  in  order  to  put  himself  under  the  care  of 
the  Ohio  P.b.y,  which  was  granted.  And  Mr.  Ralston  is  hereby  rec- 
ommended as  a  Licentiate  in  good  standing  with  us;  and  the  Clerk 
was  ordered  to  furnish  him  with  a  Coppy  of  this  minute.  Mr.  Woods 
requested  to  Itinerate  some  time  in  the  bounds  of  the  P.b.y  of  Ohio 
which  was  granted. 

P.b.y  do  hereby  recommend  to  each  of  their  members  to  attend  to 
the  injunction  of  the  Synod  respecting  raising  contributions  for  the  sup- 
port of  missionaries,  and  to  forward  them  next  summer  to  the  Treas- 
urer of  that  Commission  which  was  appointed  at  the  last  meeting  of 
Synod. 

Presbytery  appointed  Mr.  Adams  to  Deliver  a  discourse  on  these 
words  for  my  Father  is  greater  than  I,  John  14.  28.  at  their  next  meeting. 

On  motion  resolved  that  all  committees  which  shall  be  appointed  by 
P.b.y  shall  make  their  reports  in  writing 

Adjourned  to  meet  at  Fairfield  the  3d.  Tuesday  of  April  next. 

Concluded  with  Prayer. 

Fairfield  April  iZth.  1797 

Presbytery  met  according  to  adjournment    Constituted  wt.  Prayer. 

Members  Present  The  Revd.  Messrs.  James  Dunlap  Jacob  Jennings 
John  McPherrin  Samuel  Porter  George  Hill  and  William  Swan 

Elders  Messrs.  James  McCormick  Absolam  Little  Peter  Wallace 
George  Finley  James  Thomson  and  Hugh  Martin. 

P.b.y  was  opened  with  a  discourse  delivered  by  Mr.  Adams  on  the 
subject  appointed  him  at  their  last  meeting,  which  was  sustained  as 
part  of  trials. 

Agreeably  to  order  the  minutes  of  the  last  meeting  were  read 

Messrs.  Power  and  Smith  are  now  come  and  their  reasons  for  not 
coming  sooner  were  sustained :  also  Mr.  Smith's  reasons  for  not  attend- 
ing the  last  meeting  of  Presbytery. 

Upon  enquiry  it  was  found  that  the  members  had  fulfilled  the  ap- 
pointments given  them  at  the  last  meeting  except  Mr.  Smith  in  one  In- 
stance whose  reasons  for  which  omission  were  sustained. 

Supplications  for  supplies  were  made  from  the  following  vacant 
Congns.  viz. 

Tyrone  Pitts  township  Bull  Creek,  Bethel  and  Ebenezer  on  Black- 
lick  Glade  run  Sandy  Creek  and  Crab-Orchard  for  the  administration 
of  the  Lord's  Supper  Ebenezer  on  Puckety  Morgan  town  Round 
Hill  and  Rehoboth  and  the  Crossings. 


MINUTES   OF   THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY.  I  27 


Upon  enquiry  Mr.  Wood's  declared  his  acceptance  of  the  Call  from 
the  United  Congregations  of  Bethel  and  Lebanon  under  the  care  of 
the  Ohio  P.b.y,  and  returned  the  call  from  the  United  Congregations 
of  Rehoboth  and  Round  Hill :  and  also  requested  a  dismission  from 
this  P.b.y  in  order  to  put  himself  under  the  care  of  Ohio  P.b.y,  which 
was  granted. — And  Mr.  Woods  is  hereby  recommended  as  a  Licen- 
tiate in  good  standing  with  us.  And  the  Clerk  was  ordered  to  furnish 
him  with  a  Copy  of  this  minute. 

Upon  Mr.  Power's  resignation  Mr.  Swan  was  appointed  treasurer 
in  his  room. 

On  motion  resolved  that  Messrs.  Porter  and  Swan  be  appointed  a 
Committee  to  examine  the  accounts  of  the  late  treasurer  and  report 
to  morrow  morning. 

On  enquiry  it  was  found  that  the  following  sums  were  collected  for 
the  support  of  Commissioners  to  the  General  Assembly  viz.  from 

£      s       D 


£ 

s 

D 

Donegal 

1.. 

2.. 

6 

Fairfeild 

1.. 

LS-- 

71/ 

Pok  Run 

1.. 

9.. 

0. 

Congruity 

1.. 

2.. 

6. 

Unity 

1.. 

2.. 

6 

Salem 

Delaps  Creek 
Larel  Hill 
Mount  Pleasant 

Ballance  from  the  late 
Treasurer 


13--  9 

5--  — 

12..  8. 

13..  10. 

15..  10. 


The  Committee  appointed  at  our  last  meeting  to  assist  the  P.b.y  of 
Ohio  in  an  examination  of  the  Students  and  an  enquiry  into  the  state 
of  the  Academy  at  Cannonsburgh  brought  in  their  report  which  was 
read  and  accepted. 

Adjourned  to  meet  to  morrow  morning  at  9  O' Clock 

Concluded  with  Prayer. 

Wednesday  April  igth.  1797 
P.b.y.  met  according  to  adjournment.     Constituted  with  Prayer. 
Present  as  above. 

The  Committee  appointed  to  examine  the  accounts  of  the  late  Treas- 
urer of  Presbytery,  reported  that  on  the  18th.  Instant  the  Treasurers  ac- 
counts stood  as  follows,  viz.  Treasurer  Dr:  to  money  received  for  the 
support  of  Commissioners  to  the  General  Assembly^.  48..     3..     9^ 

Cr.  by  Disbursements  to  Commissioners  to  the  General  Assembly 

£.  46..     7..    11^ 
Ballance  paid  to  the  new  Treasurer 1..    15..    10 

Total  48..     3..     9y2 


128  MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 


Upon  Mr.  Jenning's  desiring  leave  to  resign  his  Pastoral  charge  of 
the  Congregation  of  Muddy-Creek,  the  P.b.y  Cited  said  Congregation 
to  appear  by  their  Commissioners  at  their  next  meeting  to  shew  cause 
is  they  have  any  why  the  P.b.y  should  not  accept  his  resignation. 

Mr.  Smith  having  represented  to  Pb.y  that  the  Congn.  of  George's 
Creek  had  become  unable  to  support  him  according  to  their  agreement 
in  their  call,  and  he  having  requested  a  dismission  from  that  Congre- 
gation of  the  one-half  of  his  former  labours  in  that  place,  P.b.y  Cited 
said  Congregation  to  appear  by  their  Commissioners  at  their  next 
meeting  to  shew  cause  if  they  have  any  why  P.b.y.  should  not  grand 
said  dismission. 

Upon  Mr.  Hill's  desiring  leave  to  resign  his  Pastoral  charge  of  the 
Congregation  of  wheatfield.  P.b.y  Cited  said  Congregation  to  appear 
by  their  Commissioners  at  their  next  meeting  to  shew  cause  if  they 
have  any  why  the  P.b.y  should  not  accept  his  resignation. 

A  petition  was  laid  before  P.b.y  from  a  number  of  the  Inhabitants 
of  little  Redstone  praying  that  the  P.b.y  would  grant  them  liberty  to 
form  themselves  into  a  Congregation.  Presbytery  deferred  the  decis- 
ion of  the  matter  until  the  adjacent  Congregations  may  have  the  op- 
portunity to  shew  cause  if  they  have  any,  why  P.b.y  should  not  grant 
the  prayer  of  the  petition. 

Mr.  Power  was  appointed  to  supply  at  Sawickley  the  2d.  Sab.  of  May,  at  Tyrone 
the  2d.  Sab.  of  August. 

Mr.  Dunlap — at  Morgan  Town  ye.  4th.  Sab.  of  April,  at  the  Crossing  ye.  4th. 
Sab.  of  June. 

Mr.  Jennings — at  Long  Run  ye.  4th.  Sab.  of  May,  To  admr.  the  Sac.  at  R. 
Hill  4th.  S.  of  Aug. 

Mr.  McPherrin — at  P..  Run  ye.  3d.  Sab.  of  May  at  Ebenezer  the  2d.  Sab.  of 
September. 

Mr.  Porter  — at  Summerset  ye.  1st.  Sab.  of  May  at  PittsTownship  ye.  1st.  Sab. 
of  July. 

Mr.  Hill — at  Congruity  the  4th.  Sab.  of  May. 

Mr.  Swan — at  Turky  Foot  ye.  1st.  Sab.  of  May  at  Round  Hill  ye.  4th.  Sab. 
of  August. 

Mr.  Smith — at  Ebenezer  on  Black  lick  the  1st.  Sab.  of  August. 

P.b.y  did  recommend  Messrs.  Hill  and  Smith  as  fit  persons  to  be 
sent  as  missionaries  by  the  Commission  of  Synod  each  for  a  short  time 
in  the  course  of  the  ensuing  summer. 

Mr.  Adams  was  appointed  to  supply  at  Sandy  Creek  ye.  1st.  Sab.  of  May — at 
the  Crossings  the  2d. — at  Crab  Orchard  the  3d. — at  Monongehala  Glades  the  4th. 
Sab.  at  Tygarts  Vally  the  1st.  and  2d.  Sabbaths  of  June — at  Clarksburgh  the 
3d.  Sab. — at  Middletown  the  4th.  Sab. — at   Morgan  Town  the   1st.  Sab.  of  July 


MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY.  I  29 


— at  Turky  Foot  the  3d.  Sab. — at  Summerset  the  4th.  at  Quemehanong  the 
5th.  Sab.  —at  Bethel  on  B.  L.  the  2d.  Sab.  of  August  at  Ebenezer  the  3d.  at 
Glade  Run  the  4th  Sab.  of  August. — At  Bull  Creek  the  1st.  Sab.  of  September. — 
At  Ebenezer  on  Puckety  ye  2d.  at  Pittstownship  ye.  3d. — At  Round  Hill  ye.  4th. 
Sab.  at  Rehoboth  ye.  1st.  Sab  of  October. — at  Tyrone  ye  2d.  Sab.  Oct. 

The  Presbytery  resumed  the  consideration  of  the  affair  between  the 
Revd.  Gdorge  Hill  and  Robert  Rodgers,  and  proceeded  to  take  in  the 
testimony  in  support  of  the  charge  exhibited  by  Mr.  Hill  against  Rob- 
ert Rodgers. 

James  Bready  Esqr.  being  solemnly  called  upon  to  declare  the  truth 
in  the  case  depending  between  Mr.  Hill  and  Robert  Rodgers,  saith 
that  Robert  Rodgers,  at  his  own  house  at  the  time  specifyed  in  the 
charge,  did  not  in  positive  terms  to  his  recollection  call  Mr.  Hill  a  liar, 
or  say  that  he  had  lied,  but  that  he  said  what  in  his  opinion  implied 
that  he  had  lied,  and  that  Robert  Rodgers  said  that  he  was  mean. 
Mr.  Hill  replied  that  he  should  not  (charge)  him  with  meanness.  Rod- 
gers replied  that  he  was  as  mean  as  a  dog,  and  further  this  deponent 
saith  not. 

James  Clark  being  solemnly  called  upon  to  declare  the  truth  saith 
that  at  his,  this  deponents  mill,  Robert  Rodgers  said  and  asserted  that 
Mr.  Hill  lied,  and  that  at  his  own  viz.  Rodgers'  house  he  charged  Mr. 
Hill  with  meanness. 

Mr.  Hill  told  him  that  he  ought  not  to  charge  him  with  meanness, 
and  that  Rodgers  replied  that  he  was  mean  or  meaner  than  a  dog,  and 
that  Robert  Rodgers  at  his  own  house  said  what  amounted  to  an  ac- 
knowledgment of  what  he  said  at  his,  viz  the  deponents  Mill  with  re- 
gard to  Mr.  Hills  lying.      And  further  this  deponent  saith  not. 

Robert  Rodgers  acknowledged  that  he  had  written  and  put  up  an 
Advertisement  in  the  following  words  viz.  That  a  report  circulated 
in  the  Congregation  of  wheatfield,  by  the  Revd.  George  Hill,  that  I 
had  received  a  small  quantity  of  grain  to  the  amount  of  7  or  8  bushels, 
from  George  Farmer  and  others,  I  desire  the  Congregation  to  attend 
against  the  Twenty  eight  day  of  May  and  bring  in  their  receipts  so  as 
we  may  settle  for  I  would  not  ly  under  the  aspersions  of  a  lying  tongue. 

Revd.  John  McPherrin  being  solemnly  called  upon  to  declare  the 
truth  saith  that  when  he  went  to  serve  the  Citations  of  P.b.y.  on  Rob- 
ert Rodgers,  that  Rodgers  said  he  did  not  deny  the  charge  and  further 
saith  (not). 

Robert  Rodgers  being  called  upon  to  make  his  defence  said  that  he 
had  no  Testimony  to  offer  except  two  papers  which  he  had  put  into 
the  hand  of  the  Moderator,  which  papers  being  examined  by  P.b.y  did 
not  appear  to  cast  any  light  on  the  subject. 


130  MINUTES  OF  THE  REDSTONE  PRESBYTERY. 


The  Presbytery  having  examined  the  Testimony  and  taken  all  the 
light  which  they  could  obtain  in  the  affair  between  the  Revd.  George 
Hill  and  Robert  Rodgers  are  unanimously  of  opinion  that  the  charge 
against  Robert  Rodgers  is  supported  both  by  the  Testimony  of  indiffer- 
ent persons,  and  the  acknowledgment  of  Rodgers  himself.  It  is  there- 
fore their  Judgment,  that  Robert  Rodgers  shall  not  be  admitted  to  dis- 
tinguishing priviledges  in  the  Presbyterian  Church  until  he  acknowledge 
in  the  presence  of  the  United  Session  of  Mr.  Hill's  Congregations  that 
he  has  treated  the  character  of  the  Revd.  George  Hill  in  an  indecent 
and  unchristian  manner,  which  acknowledgment  shall  be  read  in  the 
presence  of  Wheatfield  Congregation. 

Ordered  that  the  above  judgment  be  read  in  presence  of  each  of 
Mr.  Hills'  Congregations  as  soon  as  convenient. 

P.b.y.  proceeded  to  consider  a  complaint  laid  in  by  Isaac  Rodgers 
against  the  Revd.  George  Hill,  wherein  he  charged  Mr.  Hill  with  re- 
fusing to  give  him  the  name  of  his  accusor  and  a  hearing  in  a  Certain 
case. 

George  Finley  being  called  upon  solemnly  declared  that  on  a  certain 
time  Isaac  Rodgers  applied  to  Mr.  Hill  for  priviledge,  Mr.  Hill  told 
him  he  had  heard  that  he  had  been  engaged  in  dancing.  Isaac  Rod- 
gers asked  the  name  of  his  accusor. 

Mr.  Hill  replied  that  if  he  denyed  the  charge  he  should  have  a  hear- 
ing and  the  name  of  his  accusor.  and  further  this  deponent  saith  not 

No  other  witness  having  been  offered  in  support  of  the  charge  P.b.y 
are  unanimously  of  opinion  that  the  charge  exhibited  by  Isaac  Rod- 
gers against  the  Revd.  George  Hill  is  ungenerous  and  without  any 
foundation  and  that  he  shall  be  rebuked  by  the  Moderator  for  bringing 
forward  said  charge. 

Ordered  that  a  Coppy  of  this  judgment  be  read  in  presence  of 
wheatfield  Congregation. 

P.b.y.  Continue  their  recommendation  with  regard  to  raising  con- 
tributions for  the  support  of  the  mission  of  Synod. 

P.b.y.  having  taken  up  an  appeal  from  the  judgment  of  the  Session 
of  Sawickly  in  which  a  certain  Charles  Jordan  and  his  wife  were  con- 
victed of  the  crime  of  fornication  before  marriage :  and  having  exam- 
ined the  testimony  on  which  said  judgment  was  founded  unanimously 
agree  to  confirm  it. 

Messrs.  McPherrin  and  Smith  were  appointed  a  Committee  to  assist 
in  the  examination  of  the  Students  and  enquire  into  the  state  of  the 
Academy  at  Cannonsburgh  next  week. 

Adjourned  to  meet  to  morrow  morning  at  nine  OClock. 

Concluded  with  Prayer. 


MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY.  131 


Thursday  April  20th. 

P.b.  y.  met  according  to  adjournment  Constituted  with  Prayer. 
Present  as  above. 

Agreeably  to  order  the  minutes  of  the  last  Session  were  read. 

Messrs.  Porter  and  Swan  were  appointed  Commissioners  to  repre- 
sent this  P.b.y  in  the  next  General  Assembly  of  the  Presbyterian 
Church  to  meet  in  Philadel.  the  3d.  Thursday  in  may  next. 

The  Revd.  Jacob  Cramm  a  member  of  the  Presbytery  of  long  Island 
being  present  and  invited  took  his  seat  as  a  correspondent  member. 

P.b.y.  proceeded  to  reconsider  a  reference  from  the  Session  of  Don- 
egal respecting  Joseph  Campbel  and  Daniel  Prorser.  P.b.y.  after 
re-examination  of  the  former  Testimony  and  taking  all  the  additional 
light  they  could  obtain  are  unanimously  of  opinion  that  they  have  not 
sufficient  evidence  to  convict  either  of  the  persons  of  designed  Fraud. 

Presbytery  proceeded  to  examine  Mr.  Adams  upon  the  remaining 
part  of  the  System  of  Divinity  whose  answers  were  sustained  as  part 
of  trials. 

At  Fairfield  the  20th.  Day  of  April  AD.  1797  the  Presbytery  of 
Redstone  having  received  sufficient  Testimonials  in  favour  of  the  Good 
moral  character  of  Mr.  James  Adams  of  his  having  gone  through  a 
regular  course  of  Literature  and  of  his  being  in  the  communion  of  the 
Church ;  proceeded  to  take  the  usual  parts  of  trial  for  his  licensure, 
and  having  given  satisfaction  as  to  his  accomplishments  in  Literature, 
as  to  his  experimental  acquaintance  with  religion,  and  as  to  \i\<  profi- 
ciency in  divinity  and  other  studies,  the  P.b.y.  did  and  hereby  do  ex- 
press their  approbation  of  all  these  parts  of  trial ;  and  he  having  adopt- 
ed the  Confession  of  faith  of  this  Church,  and  satisfactorily  answered 
the  questions  appointed  to  be  put  to  candidates  to  be  licensed :  The 
Presbytery  did  and  hereby  do  license  him,  the  said  Mr.  James  Adams, 
to  preach  the  Gospel  of  Christ  as  a  probationer  for  the  holy  Ministry, 
within  the  bounds  of  this  P.b.y.  or  wherever  he  shall  be  orderly  called. 

Mr.  Power  produced  a  settlement  with  mount  pleasant  Congn.  by 
which  it  appeared  that  said  Congregation  stood  indebted  to  him  on  the 
First  day  of  this  month.  ^146..  13..  6. 

Mr.  Dunlap  reports  no  settlement  with  his  Congregation. 

Mr.   Jennings  produced  a  settlement  with  Delaps  Creek  by  which  it 
appeared  that  said  Congregation  stood  indebted  to  him  the  18th.   In- 
stant ^43.  11..  8. 
also  with  Muddy  Creek  Congn.  wc.  stood  Dr.  ^108..  4..  5. 

Mr.  McPherrin  produced  a  settlement  with  his  Congregations  by 
which  it  appeared  that  on  the  First  Instant  Unity  Congn.  stood  Dr. 
£?>$■•  x9--  9- 


I32  MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 

Salem  Congn.  stood  Dr.  £6.  00.  o.. 

Mr.  Porter  reported  no  settlement. 

Mr.  Hill  produced  a  settlement  with  his  Congregations  by  which  it 
appeared  that  they  stood  Indebted  to  him  as  follows 

Wheatfield  Congn £  90..  17..  8 

Fairfield         Do ..£  75..     o..  4^ 

Donegal        £  75..     4..  6. 

Mr.  Swan  produced  a  settlement  with  his  Congregations  by  which  it 
appeared  that  on  the  15th.  of  October  last  Long    Run  Congregation 

stood  Dr.  to  him  ... £  32..  1..  3^ 

SawicklyDo.  — £  58..  8..  7^ 

Mr.  Smith  produced  no  settlement. 

The  Elders  present  being  examined  whether  the  Congregations  under 
the  care  of  the  P.b.y  were  satisfy ed  with  the  diligence  and  care  of  their 
respective  ministers  declared  a  general  satisfaction  in  this  matter. 

Upon  motion  P.b.y  proceeded  to  deliberate  about  the  mode  of  pro- 
ceeding in  marriages  the  full  consideration  of  which  was  postponed 
until  the  fall  meeting  of  Presbytery. 

Adjourned  to  meet  the  4th.  Tuesday  of  June  next  at  Delaps  Creek 
by  Twelve  O'Clock.  Concluded  with  Prayer. 

Delaps  Creek  June  27th.  1797 

P.b.y  met  according  to  adjournment.      Constituted  with  Prayer. 

Members  Present  the  Revd.  Messrs.  James  Power  James  Dunlap 
Jacob  Jennings  John  McPherrin  George  Hill  William  Swan  and  David 
Smith. 

Elders  Samuel  Potter  John  Miller  John  Moore  James  Thomson 
and  John  Bell. 

Absent  The  Revd.  Saml.  Porter. 

Presbytery  was  opened  with  a  Sermon  on  Gal.  2.  19.  by  the  Revd. 
John  Kenedy. 

The  Revd.  John  Kenedy  formerly  a  member  of  New  Castle  and 
lately  dismissed  by  them  as  a  member  in  good  standing  being  invited 
took  his  seat  as  a  Correspondent. 

Agreeably  to  order  the  minutes  of  the  last  meeting  of  P.b.y  were 
read  except  so  far  as  respected  supplies. 

The  following  additional  sums  for  the  support  of  Commissioners  to 
the  General  Assembly  were  put  into  the  hand  of  the  Treasurer 

£  S     D  £    S     D 

From  Congruity  —  13   \]/2     From  Sawickly  1..    2..   6.. 

P.b.y  finding  that  Muddy  Creek  Congn.  had  not  been  duly  Cited 


MINUTES  OF  THE  REDSTONE  PRESBYTERY.  133 

agreeably  to  their  order,  and  no  Commissioner  duly  appointed  by 
said  Congn.  being  present  did  not  accept  Mr.  Jenning's  resignation, 
but  again  Cited  said  Congn.  to  apper  before  them  at  their  next  meet- 
ing by  their  Commissioners  regularly  appointed  to  shew  Cause  if  any 
they  have  why  Mr.  Terming  should  not  be  dismissed  from  them. 

The  Congregations  adjacent  to  Little  Redstone  not  offering  any 
reasons  against  the  Inhabitants  of  Little  Redstone  being  formed  into 
a  seperate  Congregation,  P  b.y  agreed  to  grant  their  Petition. 

Adjourned  to  meet  to  morrow  morning  by  9  oClock 

Concluded  with  Prayer. 

Wednesday  June  2%th. 

P. b.y.  met  according  to  adjournment.     Constituted  with  Prayer. 

Agreeably  to  order  the  minutes  of  the  last  session  were  read. 

The  Committee  appointed  at  our  last  meeting  to  assist  in  an  examin- 
ation of  the  students  and  in  inquiring  into  the  state  of  the  Academy 
at  Cannonsburg  brought  in  their  report  which  was  read  and  accepted. 

P. b.y  finding  that  the  Academy  at  Cannonsburgh  labours  under 
very  great  difficulties  from  the  want  of  some  pecuniary  aid,  did  rec- 
ommend it  to  their  members  to  endeavour  to  make  some  contributions 
at  their  next  meeting  in  order  to  the  removal  of  those  difficulties. 

Upon  enquiry  it  was  found  that  the  Commissioners  appointed  to  at- 
tend the  last  General  Assembly  had  fulfilled  their  appointment. 

Xo  Commissioners  appeared  from  Wheatfield  Congregation 

P. b.y  did  therefore  again  Cite  said  Congregation  to  appear  before 
them  at  their  next  meeting  by  their  Comrs.  to  shew  Cause  if  any  they 
have  why  Mr.  Hill  should  not  be  dismissed  from  them. 

Presbytery  having  been  informed'  by  Commissioners  from  George 
Creek  Congregation  that  said  Congregation  has  no  reasons  to  offer  why 
Mr.  Smith  should  not  be  dismissed  from  them  the  one  half  of  the  time 
which  he  formerly  laboured  among  them,  did  therefore  dismiss  him  as 
to  that  part  "of  time. 

Mr.  Smith  desired  leave  to  resign  his  Pastoral  charge  of  Union  and 
George-Creek  Congregations  at  the  fall  meeting  of  P. b.y. 

P. b.y  did  therefore  Cite  said  Congregations  to  appear  by  their  Com- 
missioners at  their  fall  meeting  to  shew  cause  if  they  have  any  why  his 
request  should  not  be  granted. 

Mr.  Smith  was  appointed  to  supply  at  Rehoboth  the  3d.  Sab.  of  July  at 
"Round  Hill  the  4th.  at  the  Crossing  the  4th.  Sab  of  October. 

Adjourned  to  meet  at  Rehoboth  the  3d.  Tuesday  of  Octr.  next. 

Concluded  with  Prayer. 


134  MINUTES  OF  THE  REDSTONE  PRESBYTERY. 

RoIioboth  October  iph.  1797 

P.b.y  meet  according  to  adjournment.     Constituted  with  Prayer. 

Present  the  Revd.  James  Power  James  Dunlap  Jacob  Jennings  John 
McPherrin  George  Hill  William  Swan  &  David  Smith. 

Elders  Messrs.  John  Baird  Alexr.  McLain  Ebenezer  Finley  Andrew 
Kincaid  Michael  Rough  Joseph  Ogden  Joseph  Collins  and  John  Power. 

Absent  the  Revd.  Samuel  Porter. 

P.b.y  was  opened  by  the  Revd.  John  McPherrin  with  a  Sermon 
from  1.  Cor.  9.  16. 

P.b.y.  proceeded  to  the  choice  of  a  Moderator  and  Clerk  for  the  en- 
suing year,  whereupon  Mr.  Hill  was  chosen  Modr.  &  Mr.  Smith  Clerk. 

The  revd.  Messrs.  John  McMillin  Thomas  Moore  and  Samuel 
Ralston  Members  of  Ohio  P.b.y,  being  present  and  invited  took  their 
seats  as  Correspondent  Members. 

Upon  enquiry  it  was  found  that  the  members  present  had  fulfilled 
their  appointments  except  Messrs.  Jennings,  Hill,  Swan  and  Smith  in 
one  Instance  each  their  reasons  for  which  omissions  were  sustained. 

Agreeably  to  order  the  minutes  of  the  last  meeting  were  read. 

P.b.y  proceeded  to  receive  supplications  for  supplies  from  the  follow- 
ing vacancies,  viz.  Tyrone  Round  Hill  and  Rehoboth  Ebenezer  and 
Bethel  on  Black  lick  Pittstownship  Ebenezer  on  Puckety  Bull  Creek 
Bear  Creek  Scrub-Grass  Slippery  Rock  Summerset  the  Crossings  and 
Glade  Run. 

The  Congregation  of  Muddy  Creek  having  appeared  by  their  Com- 
missioner and  offered  no  objection  why  Mr.  Jennings  should  not  be 
dismissed  from  said  Congregation  P.b.y  did  Therefore  accept  of  his 
resignation. 

Adjourned  to  meet  to  morrow  morning  at  9  OClock 

Concluded  with  Prayer. 

Wednesday  October  iSt/i. 
P.b.y  met  according  to  adjournment     Constituted  with  Prayer. 
Present  as  above 
Agreeably  to  order  the  minutes  of  the  last  session  were  read. 

Mr.  Power  was  appointed  to  supply  at  Tyrone  the  5  Sab  of  October  at  Pitts- 
township  the  1st.  Sab.  of  March. 

Mr.  Dunlap — at  the  Crossings  the  2d.  Sab.  of  Nov.  at  M.  Town  ye.  4th.  Sab. 
March. 

Mr.  Jennings— at  Turky  Foot  1st.  Sab.  of  Nov.  and  one  Sab.  Discretionary 

Mr.  McPherrin  was  appointerl  three  Sab  Discretionary  as  to  T  &  P. 

Mr.  Hill — at  Summerset  the  4th.  Sab  of  March  and  one  Sab.  Discre. 


MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY.  135 

Mr.  Swan  at  Ebenezer  in  Plumb  Township  ye.  3d.  Sab  of  Nov.  at  Glade 
run  the  1st.  Sab  of  April. 

Commissioners  from  the  Congregations  of  Union  &  George  Creek 
appeared  and  informed  P.b.y  that  those  Congregations  had  no  objec- 
tions against  Mr.  Smith's  being  dismissed  from  them.  P.b.y  did  there- 
fore unanimously  agree  to  accept  of  Mr.  Smith's  resignation. 

A  Call  from  the  United  Congregations  of  Rehoboth  and  Round  Hill 
and  also  a  call  from  the  United  Congregations  of  Bethel  and  Ebenezer 
on  Black  Lick  For  the  Revd.  David  Smith  were  brought  forward  and 
read  and  presented  by  the  Moderator  to  Mr.  Smith  for  his  considera- 
tion. 

The  Congregations  of  Union  and  George  Creek  requested  to  have 
as  much  of  Mr.  Smith's  time  appointed  them  between  this  and  the 
Spring  meeting  of  P.b.y  as  convenient. 

Mr.  Smith  was  appointed  to  supply  at  discretion  at  George's  Creek 
Union  Rehoboth  Round  Hill  Bethel  and  Ebenezer  till  the  Spring 
meeting. 

Messrs.  James  Power  James  Dunlap  and  John  McPherrin  were  ap- 
pointed a  committe  to  assist  in  the  examination  of  the  Students  at 
Cannonsburgh  next  week.  No  Commissioners  from  Wheatfield  Congre- 
gation having  appeared  and  Mr.  Hill  not  urging  a  Dismission  at  present 
P.b.y  agreed  to  defer  the  further  consideration  of  that  matter  till  their 
Spring  meeting. 

It  was  found  upon  enquiry  that  the  recommendation  of  P.b.y  to 
make  contributions  for  the  Academy  at  Cannonsburgh  was  attended 
to  by  some  of  the  members;  and  whereas  some  of  the  members  had 
not  come  prepared  to  contribute  it  was  again  recommended  by  P.b.y 
that  such  come  prepared  for  that  purpose  at  their  next  meeting 

The  Moderator  having  obtained  leave  of  absence  the  remaining  part 
of  the  present  Sessions,  Mr.  McPherrin  was  appointed  Moderator  Pro 
tempore. 

The  following  sums  were  received  for  the  support  of  Missionaries 

^SD 
From  Mr.  Power,  Mount  Pleasant  3..00..0 

From  Unity  and  Salem  4..  13.. 2 

From  Long  Run  &  Sawickly  2..  12.. 3 

From  Congruity  and  Poke  Run  6..  06.  n}4 

P.b.y  agreed  to  attend  to  a  recommendation  of  the  Synod  to  observe 
the  afternoon  of  the  first  Tuesday  in  every  quarter  of  the  year  as  a  time 
of  prayer  for  a  revival  of  religion. 

Mr.  Andrew  Quinn  having  offered  himself  as  a  Candidate  for  the 


I36  MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 

Gospel  ministry,  and  P.b.y  having  obtained  sufficient  Testimonials  of 
his  good  moral  character,  of  his  regular  standing  in  the  church  and  of 
his  having  gone  through  a  course  of  literature,  proceeded  to  converse 
with  him  upon  his  experimental  acquaintance  with  religion,  and  having 
obtained  satisfaction  agreed  to  take  him  upon  trials,  and  appointed  him 
to  prepare  an  Exigesis  upon  the  following  theme  An  Christus  qua 
Mediator  adorandus  sit. 

Messrs.  McPherrin  Swan  and  Smith  were  appointed  a  Committee 
to  examine  Mr.  Quinn  on  the  Languages  and  report  at  the  next  meet- 
ing of  Presbytery. 

Mr.  Adams  was  appointed  to  supply  at  Tyrone  the  4th.  Sab.  of  Nov.  at 
Turky  foot  the  1st.  Sab.  of  Dec.  at  Summerset  the  2d.  at  Stony  Creek  the  3d. 
Sab.  of  December,  at  Ebenezer  on  black  Lick  the  1st.  Sab  of  Januy.  at  Bethel 
the  2d.  at  Glade  Run  the  3d.  at  Bull  Creek  the  2d.  Sab.  of  February  at  Eben- 
ezer in  Plumb  Township  the  3d.  at  Pittstownship  the  4th.  Sab.  at  Round  Hill 
the  3d.  Sab.  of  March  at  Rehoboth  the  4th.  Sab.  of  March  and  all  the  remain- 
der of  time  between  this  and  the  Spring  meeting  of  P.b.y.  Discretionary. 

Adjourned  to  meet  at  mount  pleasant  the  4th.  Tuesday  of  Dec.  next 

Concluded  with  Prayer. 

Mount  Pleasant  Decetnber  26th.  1797. 

Presbytery  met  according  to  adjournment 

Constituted  with  Prayer. 

Present  the  Revd.  Messrs.  James  Power  John  McPherrin  Samuel 
Porter  George  Hill  and  David  Smith.  Elders  Messrs.  John  Jack 
Fergus  Smith  John  Shields  and  Joseph  Pierce. 

Absent  the  Revd.  Messrs.  James  Dunlap  Jacob  Jennings  and  Wil- 
liam Swan. 

P.b.y.  was  opened  by  the  Revd.  John  McPherrin  with  a  Sermon  from 
Isai.  45.  9. 

Mr.  Porter's  reasons  for  not  attending  the  two  last  meetings  of  P.b.y 
were  sustained. 

Agreeably  to  order  the  minutes  of  the  last  meeting  of  P.b.y.  were 
read  except  so  far  as  respect  supplies. 

P.b.y.  continue  their  recommendation  to  their  members  to  come  pre- 
pared to  contribute  for  the  use  of  Cannonsburgh  Academy  at  their 
spring  meeting. 

Mr.  Quinn  brought  in  and  read  an  exigesis  on  the  subject  appointed 
him  at  our  last  meeting  which  was  sustained  as  part  of  trials. 

The  Committee  appointed  at  our  last  meeting  to  examine  Mr.  Gwin 
on  the  Languages  reported  that  agreeably  to  their  appointment  they 


MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY.  137 

proceeded  to  examine  him  on  the  Latin  and  Greek  Classics  and  judged 
that  his  performances  on  those  parts  of  literature  might  be  sustained 
as  parts  of  trial.      P.b.y.  did  therefore  agree  to  sustain  it. 

P.b.y  proceeded  to  examine  Mr.  Gwin  on  Natural  Philosophy  and 
Astronomy  and  also  on  Divinity  to  some  length  and  his  performances 
on  each  of  those  branches  were  sustained  as  parts  of  trial. 

P.b.y.  appointed  Mr.  Gwin  to  prepare  a  Homily  on  i.  John  5.  7. 
and  a  Presbyterial  exercise  on  1  John  2.  2.  Both  to  be  delivered  at 
the  next  meeting  of  Presbytery. 

P.b.y.  adjourned  to  meet  to  morrow  morning  at  9  OClock. 

Concluded  with  Prayer. 

Wednesday  December  27M. 

P.b.y  met  according  to  adjournment. 

Constituted  with  Prayer.      Present  as  above. 

Agreeably  to  order  the  minutes  of  the  last  session  were  read. 

The  Committee  appointed  at  our  last  meeting  to  assist  in  the  exam- 
ination of  the  Students  at  Cannonsburgh  brought  forward  their  report 
which  was  accepted 

Mr.  Porter  requested  leave  to  resign  the  Pastoral  charge  of  Poke-run 
Congregation  on  account  of  his  bodily  inability  to  attend  upon  so  ex- 
tensive a  charge. 

P.b.y  Thereupon  did  and  do  hereby  Cite  said  Congregation  to  ap- 
pear by  their  Commissioners  at  their  next  meeting  to  shew  cause  if 
they  have  any  why  P.b.y  should  not  accept  of  Mr.  Porter's  resigna- 
tion. 

Upon  enquiry  Mr.  Smith  Declared  his  acceptance  of  the  Call-from 
the  United  Congregations  of  Rehoboth  and  Round  Hill  and  gave  up 
the  Call  from  the  United  Congregations  of  Ebenezer  and  Bethel  on 
Black  lick. 

P.b.y  adjourned  to  meet  at  Sawickly  the  second  tuesday  of  April  next. 

Concluded  with  prayer. 

The  above  record  being  reviewed  was  approved  thus  far 
Winchester  1798     William  Williamson  Mr. 

Sawickly,  Tuesday  April  10th.  1798. 

Presbytery  met  according  to  adjournment    Constituted  with  Prayer. 

Present  the  Revd.  Messrs.  James  Power  James  Dunlap  John  Mc- 
Pherrin  Samuel  Porter  Georg  Hill  William  Swan  and  David  Smith. 

Elders  Messrs.  William  Latta  Joseph  Morrison  James  Parr  John 
Hamilton  John  Robison  Robert  Campbel  and  Robert  Moore. 

Absent  the  Revd.  Jacob  Jennings. 


138  MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 

P.b.y  was  opened  by  the  Revd.  James  Dunlap  with  a  sermon  on 
Gal.  2.  20. 

The  Revd.  John  McMillan  a  member  of  Ohio  P.b.y.  being  present 
and  invited  took  his  seat  as  a  correspondent  member. 

Messrs.  Dunlap's  &  Swan's  reasons  for  not  attending  our  last  meet- 
ing were  sustained. 

Agreeably  to  order  the  minutes  of  the  last  meeting  were  read. 

Ordered  to  read  the  minutes  of  the  last  fall  meeting  of  P.b.y  respect- 
ing supplies. 

Upon  enquiry  it  was  found  that  the  members  present  had  fulfilled 
their  appointments. 

Presbytery  proceeded  to  receive  supplications  for  supplies  from  the 
following  vacancies  viz.  Buffaloe  and  Glade-run  Canaqueneesing 
Thorn's  Tent  Stony-Creek  Bear-Creek  Scrubgrass  Turky  foot  Sandy 
Creek  Crab-Orchard  and  Crossings  and  for  the  administration  of 
the  Lord's  Supper  at  Sandy  Creek  the  4th.  Sab.  of  August. 

Adjourned  to  meet  to  morrow  morning  at  8  o, Clock. 

Concluded  with  Prayer. 

Wednesday  April  nth. — 98 

P.b.y  met.according  to  adjournment. 

Present  as  above.     Constituted  with  Prayer. 

Agreeably  to  order  the  minutes  of  last  session  were  read. 

The  Commissioners  from  Pok  Run  Congn.  appeared  agreeably  to 
Citation  and  Presbytery  having  heard  Mr.  Porter's  reasons  for  desir- 
ing a  dismission  and  the  Commissioner's  reasons  against  it  and 
maturely  deliberated  on  the  matter  do  judge  that  on  account  of  Mr. 
Porter's  bodily  indisposition  he  should  be  dismissed. 

Presbytery  did  therefore  agree  to  accept  of  Mr.  Porter's  resignation 
of  the  Pastoral  charge  of  Poke  Run  Congregation. 

Mr.  John  Shields  a  Commissioner  from  Congruity  Congn.  Came  be- 
fore P.b.y.  and  presented  an  instrument  of  writing  whereby  it  ap- 
peared that  Congruity  Congn.  proposed  to  give  the  Revd.  Samuel 
Porter  for  the  whole  of  his  labours  as  a  minister  of  the  Gospel  the 
sum  of  one  hundred  and  twenty  Pounds  clear  of  all  deficiency  the  one 
half  in  merchantable  wheat  at  five  shillings  pr  bushel  and  the  other 
half  in  Cash  to  be  paid  annually  to  Mr.  Porter  while  he  shall  remain 
the  regular  Pastor  of  said  Congn.  the  first  year  to  commence  the  First 
of  April  1798. 

Mr.  Porter  agreed  to  accept  sd  proposal. 

No  Commissioners  having  appeared  from  Wheat  field   Congn.   to 


MINUTES  OF  THE  REDSTONE  PRESBYTERY.  1 39 

offer  any  reasons  why  P.b.y  should  not  accept  Mr.  Hill's  resignation 
of  the  pastoral  charge  of  said  Congregation  P.b.y.  did  therefore  agree 
to  accept  it.  Mr.  Hill  informed  P.b.y.  that  he  had  not  served  the 
citation  to  Fairfield  and  Donegal  Congns. 

A  supplication  for  supplies  was  brought  in  from  Poke  Run  Congn. 
and  for  the  administration  of  the  Sacrament  of  the  Lord's  Supper. 

Messrs.  Hill  and  Smith  were  appointed  Commissioners  to  represent 
this  P.b.y.  in  the  next  General  Assembly  of  the  Presbyterian  Church 
to  meet  in  Philadelphia  the  3d.  Thursday  in  may  next. 

Mr.  Power  was  appointed  to  supply  two  Sabbath  discretionary  as  to  time  and 
place. 

Mr.  Jennings  was  appointed  to  supply  one  Sab.  discretionary  and  to  admin- 
ister the  Lords  supper  at  Sandy  Creek. 

Mr.  Dunlap  was  appointed  to  supply  the  3d.  Sab  of  May  at  Rehoboth  and  at 
Morgan  Town  the  3d.  Sab.  of  June. 

Mr.  McPherrin — at  Thorns  Tent  ye.  4th.  Sab  of  August  at  Scrubgrass  ye. 
1st.  Sab.  Sep. 

Mr.  Porter — at  Roundhill  the  3d.  Sab  of  may.  at  Poke  run  the  1st.  Sab.  of 
September. 

Mr.  Hill — at  Stony  Creek  the  1st.  Sab.  of  May.  at  Geos.  Creek  the  4th. 
Sab.  of  May. 

Mr.  Swan  at  Poke  Run  the  3d.  Sab.  of  May  at  Puckety  the  4th.  Sab.  of 
August. 

Mr.  Smith — at  the  upper  Settlements  on  Monongehalia  2  Sabs,  discretionary  as 
to  time. 

Mr.  Adams — at  George's  Creek  the  4th.  Sab.  of  April  at  Union  the  5th  Sab. 
at  Sandy  Creek  the  1st.  Sab.  of  may,  at  Crossings  the  2d.  at  Tyrone  the  3d.  and 
at  Turky  foot  the  4th.  Sab.  of  May.  at  Glade  Run  the  1st.  Sab  of  July,  at 
Scrubgrass  the  3d.  Sab.  and  at  Union  on  Canaqueneesing  the  4th.  Sab.  of  July. 

A  reference  was  brought  forward  from  the  Session  of  Rehoboth  re- 
specting a  marriage  between  a  certain  John  Jones  and  Elisabeth  Kyle 
upon  the  absence  of  her  former  Husband  Thomas  Kyle  for  the  space 
of  two  years  and  the  probability  of  his  death. 

P.b.y.  upon  due  consideration  of  the  matter  are  of  opinion  that  the 
marriage  is  not  of  such  a  nature  as  to  exclude  them  from  the  privi- 
ledges  of  the  church. 

Adjourned  to  meet  to  morrow  morning  at  8,  oClock. 

Concluded  with  Prayer. 

Thursday  April  1 2th.  17 98 
P.b.y  met  according  to  adjournment,    present  as  above    Constituted 
with  Prayer. 

Agreeably  to  order  the  minutes  of  the  last  session  were  read 


140  MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 

An  application  in  writing  from  John  Moore  was  laid  before  P.b.y 
requesting  a  redress  for  a  grievance  sustained  by  the  committee  of 
Unity  Congn.  They  not  being  willing  to  grant  him  a  dismission  from 
said  Congregation. 

P.b.y.  upon  considering  the  matter  are  of  opinion  that  they  have  no 
power  to  interfere  in  the  civil  matters  of  Congregations. 

Upon  enquiry  it  was  found  that  the  following  sums  were  collected 
for  the  support  of  Commissioners  to  the  General  Ass.  viz. 

£    S     D  £     S      D 

From  Poke  Run  o. .  18..  4     Congruity  1..     2..  6. 

Laurel  Hill  1..  13..  8.     Delaps  Creek  1..  13..  10. 

Mr.  Power  produced  a  settlement  with  mount  pleasant  Congregation 
whereby  it  appeared  that  there  was  due  him  from  said  Congn.  the  1st. 
Instant  £160..  1..  8. 

Mr.  Dunlap  produced  a  settlement  whereby  it  appeared  that  there 
was  due  him  the  first  day  of  December  last  from  Laurel  Hill  Congre- 
gation ^150..  8..  6 

Mr.  McPherrin  produced  a  settlement  whereby  it  appeared  that 
there  was  due  to  him  the  1st.  Instant  from  Unity  Con.  ^46..  5..  t,}4 
Salem  26..  13..  3 

Mr.  Porter  reported  that  Poke  Run  and  Congruity  Congregations 
stood  clear  with  him  the  first  Instant. 

Mr.  Hill  produced  a  settlement  whereby  it  appeared  that  there  was 
due  to  him  the  first  instant  from  wheatfield  Congn.  ^81..  6..  6.  from 
Donegal  £52..  Si 8..  D6  from  Fairfield  £s2--  4--  7 

Mr.  Swan  produced  a  settlement  whereby  it  appeared  that  there 
was  due  to  him  the  15th.  of  last  Nov.   from  Sawickly  Congn.  £81.. 

4-  1lA 

Mr.  Smith  produced  no  settlement. 

Mr.  Gwin  Read  discourses  upon  the  subjects  appointed  him  at  our 
last  meeting  which  were  sustained  as  parts  of  trial. 

P.b.y.  proceeded  to  examine  Mr.  (J win  upon  moral  Philosophy  and 
his  answers  were  sustained  as  parts  of  trial. 

Mr.  Gwin  was  appointed  to  prepare  a  lecture  on  Matt.  25.  1-13  to 
be  delivered  at  our  next  meeting. 

Presbytery  adjourned  to  meet  at  Unity  the  Fourth  tuesday  of  June 
next.  Concluded  with  Prayer. 

Unity  June  26//?.  Tuesday  1798 
Presbytery  met  according  to  adjournment.    Constituted  with  Prayer. 
Present    the   Revd.    Messrs.    James   Power  Jacob    Jennings   John 
McPherrin  Samuel  Porter  William  Swan  and  David  Smith. 


MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY.  1 4 1 

Elders  Messrs.  John  Baird  James  McKee  James  Thomson  William 
Waddle  and  James  Guageby. 

Absent  the  Revd.  Messrs.  James  Dunlap  and  George  Hill. 

The  Moderator  of  the  present  year  being  absent  Mr.  McPherrin  was 
chosen  Moderator  pro  tempore 

P.b.y.  was  opened  by  Mr.  Gwin  with  a  lecture  from  the  subject  ap- 
pointed him  at  our  last  meeting  which  was  sustained  as  part  of  trials. 

Agreeably  to  order  the  minutes  of  last  meeting  were  read  except  so 
far  as  respects  supplies. 

Mr.  Jennings'  reasons  for  not  attending  our  last  meeting  were 
sustained. 

It  was  found  upon  enquiry  that  the  following  additional  sums  were 
collected  for  the  support  of  Commissioners  to  the  General  Assemby, 


viz                                      £    S 

D 

£    s 

D 

From  Mount  pleasant     i...  16. . 

6       From  Long  Run 

1..   3. 

6. 

From  Sawickly                o..  16.. 

10^  From  Unity 

0..  18. 

.  8. 

From  Salem                     o..  17.. 

0.      From  Rehoboth 

1..  15. 

.  0. 

From  Round  hill               1..  4.. 

9- 

Mr.  Francis  Laird  a  licentiate  under  the  care  of  the  Presbytery  of 
Carlisle,  having  produced  satisfactory  credentials  and  having  desired 
leave  to  itinerate  in  our  vacancies,  P.b.y.  agreed  to  grant  him  liberty 
to  supply  therein  at  discretion. 

P.b.y.  adjourned  to  meet  to  morrow  morning  at  9  o' Clock 

Concluded  with  Prayer. 

Wednesday  June  27/A.  1798 

P.b.y.  met  according  to  adjournment,  present  as  above  Constitu- 
ted with  Prayer. 

Agreeably  to  order  the  minutes  of  the  last  session  were  read. 

Messrs.  Power  McPherrin  and  Swan  were  appointed  a  standing 
Committee  to  examine  the  testimonials  and  direct  the  services  of  trav- 
elling ministers  and  candidates  during  the  recess  of  P.b.y. 

Upon  motion  resolved  that  whereas  the  vacancies  have  been  and 
may  be  exposed  to  the  imposition  of  ministers  who  are  not  altogether 
regular,  that  it  will  be  deemed  by  this  P.b.y.  as  contrary  to  the  exist- 
ing rules  of  this  church  and  injurious  to  the  cause  of  religion,  for  any 
vacant  congregation  under  our  care  to  countenance  or  admit  to  preach 
among  them  any  Travelling  minister  who  shall  not  produce  a  line  of 
recommendation  from  our  P.b.y.  or  from  the  Standing  Committee  of 
P.b.y.  appointed  to  examine  the  testimonials  and  direct  the  services  of 
travelling  ministers  and  Candidates. 


I42  MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 


The  Assembly  having  appointed  the  4th.  thursday  of  August  next  to 
be  observed  as  a  day  of  fasting  and  prayer  throughout  their  churches, 
P.b.y  agreed  to  attend  to  the  appointment  and  recommended  the  care- 
ful observance  of  that  day  for  the  purposes  specified  in  the  pastoral 
letter  of  the  Gen.  Assembly  to  all  the  Congregations  under  their  care. 

P.b.y  proceeded  to  examine  Mr.  Gwin  on  divinity  to  some  length, 
his  answers  were  sustained  as  part  of  trials  and  he  was  appointed  to 
prepare  a  popular  discourse  on  Zachariah  9.  11.  to  be  delivered  at  our 
next  meeting. 

Upon  enquiry  it  was  found  that  Mr.  Smith  had  fulfilled  his  appoint- 
ment of  Commissioner  to  the  General  Assembly. 

A  Presbyterial  report  was  made  out  in  order  to  be  presented  to  the 
Synod  at  their  next  meeting. 

P.b.y.  adjourned  to  meet  at  Round  hill  the  3d.  tuesday  of  Octr.  next. 

Concluded  with  Prayer. 

Round  hill  Tuesday  October  16th.  1798. 

Presbytery  met  according  to  adjournment.    Constituted  with  Prayer. 

Present  the  Revd.  Messrs.  James  Power  James  Dunlap  Jacob 
Jennings  John  McPherrin  Samuel  Porter  George  Hill  William  Swan 
and  David  Smith. 

Elders  Messrs.  John  Neal  John  Allen  Robert  Adams  Andrew 
Lorimer  James  Caldwell  and  Christopher  Hydon. 

P.b.y  was  opened  with  a  discourse  delivered  by  Mr.  Gwin  on  the 
subject  appointed  him  at  their  last  meeting  which  was  sustained  as  part 
of  trials. 

Mr.  Porter  was  chosen  Modr.  and  Mr.  Swan  Clerk  for  the  ensuing 
year. 

Agreeably  to  order  the  minutes  of  last  meeting  were  read. 

Mr.  Hill's  reasons  for  not  attending  the  General  Assembly  were  sus- 
tained also  Messrs.  Dunlap's  and  Hill's  reasons  for  not  attending  the 
last  meeting  of  Presbytery. 

Upon  enquiry  it  was  found  that  the  members  and  licentiate  had  ful- 
filled their  appointments  made  out  to  them  at  the  Spring  meeting  ex- 
cept Messrs.  Porter,  Swan  and  Smith  each  in  one  instance  their  reasons 
for  which  omissions  were  sustained. 

Applications  for  supplies  were  made  by  the  following  vacant  Con- 
gregations viz.  Puckety  Poke  Run  Bull  Creek  Quemahoning  and 
Wheatfield  also  by  Pit  township  which  last  requested  liberty  to  for- 
ward a  call  to  the  Carlisle  Presbytery  for  Mr.  Heron  a  licentiate  under 
their  care,  which  request  was  granted. 


MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY.  1 43 

Supplications  were  presented  from  the  following  vacant  Congrega- 
tions viz.  Thorn's  tent  Concord  McKee's  port  and  Scrubgrass 
adjourned  to  meet  to  morrow  morning  at  half  past  nine  O' Clock 

Concluded  with  Prayer. 

Wednesday  October  I'jth.  1798 

P.b.y  met  according  to  adjournment  Present  as  above.  Constitu- 
ted with  Prayer. 

Upon  enquiry  it  was  found  that  the  members  had  complied  with  the 
appointment  of  the  General  assembly  with  regard  to  the  fast  day. 

A  call  was  presented  to  P.b.y.  for  Mr.  James  Adams  from  the  Con- 
gregations of  Union  Georges  Creek  and  Muddy  Creek  but  the 
Commissioner  from  Union  Congn.  not  being  able  to  give  any  satisfac- 
tory account  respecting  arrearages  due  to  Mr.  Smith  and  no  Commis- 
sioner appearing  from  George's  Creek  P.b.y.  did  not  think  it  proper 
to  put  said  call  into  Mr.  Adams'  hand  until  Union  and  George's  Creek 
Congns.  produce  a  satisfactory  settlement  with  Mr.  Smith. 

A  reference  was  brought  in  from  the  session  of  Laurel  Hill  Congn. 
respecting  a  certain  Sarah  McCormick  who  had  sworn  a  Child  to  a 
certain  George  Allen  on  the  Eighteenth  of  June  last  which  was  born 
eleven  or  twelve  years  ago. 

P.b.y.  having  taken  all  the  testimony  they  could  obtain  respecting 
the  matter  were  of  opinion  that  it  was  not  sufficient  by  any  means  to 
criminate  George  Allen. 

An  appeal  having  been  brought  before  P.b.y.  from  a  judgment  of 
the  Session  of  Unity  Congn.  by  a  certain  Dany  McClure  whereby  he 
was  excluded  the  distinguishing  priviledges  of  the  church  on  account 
of  his  refusing  to  relinquish  the  practice  of  Free  Masonry.  P.  b.  y  after 
duly  considering  the  matter  agreed  to  refer  the  same  to  the  General 
Assembly  at  their  next  meeting. 

P.b.y  proceeded  to  examine  Mr.  Gwin  on  Divinity  as  far  as  usual 
whose  answers  were  sustained  as  part  of  trials. 

Adjourned  to  meet  to  morrow  morning  at  9  o' Clock 

Concluded  with  Prayer. 

Thursday  October  iSt/i.  1798. 

P.b.y.  met  according  to  adjournment  Present  as  above  Constituted 
with  Prayer. 

Agreeably  to  order  the  minutes  of  last  session  were  read. 

P.b.y  recommended  to  its  members  and  licentiates  to  comply  with 
the  injunction  of  the  General  assembly  with  regard  to  catechising  va- 
cant Congregations  in  their  bounds  so  far  as  they  can  conveniently  & 
of  their  diligence  therein  to  render  an  account  to  P.b.y. 


144  MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 


Presbytery  having  received  sufficient  testimonials  in  favour  of  Mr. 
Andrew  Gwin,  of  his  having  gone  through  a  regular  course  of  litera- 
ture of  his  good  moral  character  and  of  his  being  in  the  communion 
of  the  Church ;  proceeded  to  take  the  usual  parts  of  trial  for  his  licens- 
ure; and  he  having  given  satisfaction  as  to  his  accomplishments  in  lit- 
erature; as  to  his  experimental  acquaintance  with  religion;  and  as  to 
his  proficiency  in  Divinity  and  other  studies ;  The  Presbytery  did  and 
hereby  do  express  their  approbation  of  all  those  parts  of  Trial.  And 
he  having  adopted  the  Confession  of  Faith  of  this  Church,  and  satis- 
factorily answered  the  questions  appointed  to  be  put  to  candidates  to 
be  licensed;  the  Presbytery  did  and  hereby  do  license  him  the  said 
Mr.  Andrew  Gwin  to  preach  the  Gospel  of  Christ  as  a  probationer  for 
the  holy  ministry  within  the  bounds  of  this  P.  b.y.  or  wherever  he  shall 
be  orderly  called. 

Mr.  Power  was  appointed  to  supply  one  Sab  discretionary 

Mr.  Dunlap — at  Morgantown  the  last  Sab.  of  November 

Mr.  Jenning -- at  Turky  foot  the  Third  Sab.  of  November 

Mr.  McPherrin  -  at  Puckety  the  First  Sab.  of  April. 

Mr.  Porter — at  Bear  Creek  the  Fourth  Sab.  of  October. 

Mr.  Hill — at  Wheatfield  one  Sab.  Discretionary  as  to  time 

Mr.  Swan  -  at  Bull  Creek  one  Sab.  Discretionary  as  to  time. 

Mr.  Smith — at  Union  the  fourth  Sab.  of  October. 

Mr.  Adams — at  Discretion  until  Spring  meeting. 

Mr.  Gwin — at  Glade  Run  the  1st.  Sab.  of  Nov.  at  Scrubgrass  the  2d.  at  Thorn's 
tent  the  3d.  and  at  Union  the  4th.  Sab.  of  Nov.  at  Bull  Creek  the  1st.  Sab.  of 
December,  at  Pitt  Township  the  3d.  at  Puckety  and  Poke  Run  Four  Sabs,  at 
McKee's  Port  the  4th.  Sab.  of  January,  at  Tyrone  the  1st.  Sab  of  Feb.  at  Sum- 
merset the  2d.  at  Quemahoning  the  3d.  and  at  Wheatfield  the  4th.  Sab  of  Feb. 
at  Sandy-Creek  the  2d.  Sab.  of  March,  at  the  Crossings  the  3d.  and  at  Morgan 
Town  the  4th.  Sabbath  of  March. 

Adjourned  to  meet  at  Mount  pleasant  the  second  tuesday  of  Decem- 
ber next — 

Concluded  with  Prayer. 

Mount  Pleasant  December  wth.  1798 

P. b.y.  met  according  to  adjournment 

Constituted  with  Prayer. 

Present  the  Revd.  Messrs.  James  Power  James  Dunlap  Jacob  Jen- 
nings John  McPherrin  Samuel  Porter  William  Swan  and  David  Smith. 
Elders  Messrs.  John  Neal  Joseph  Morrison  James  Veach  John  Henry 
David  Buchannon  and  John  Power 

Absent  the  Revd.  George  Hill. 

P. b.y  was  opened  with  a  sermon  from  Psalm  37.  3.  By  the  Revd. 
Joseph  Henderson  formerly  a  member  of  Carlisle  P. b.y. 


MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY.  1 45 

Agreeably  to  order  the  minutes  of  last  meeting  were  read  except  so 
far  as  respects  supplies. 

The  Revd.  Joseph  Henderson  appeared  in  P.b.y  with  a  design  of 
offering  himself  as  a  member  but  having  forgot  his  dismission  from  the 
P.b.y.  of  Carlisle  could  not  be  regularly  admitted  but  upon  invitation 
took  his  seat  as  a  correspondent  member. 

Mr.  Dunlap  having  intimated  to  P.b.y,  his  intention  of  visiting  some 
of  the  settlements  on  the  Sciota  next  spring  applied  for  testimonials  of 
his  standing  as  a  member,  which  was  granted,  and  the  Clerk  accord- 
ingly ordered  to  furnish  him  therewith. 

P.b.y.  unanimously  agreed  to  observe  to  morrow  as  a  day  of  Humil- 
iation fasting  and  prayer 

Adjourned  to  meet  Tomorrow  morning  at  10  O'Clock. 

Concluded  with  Prayer. 

Wednesday  December  \zth.  1798 
P.b.y.   met   according  to  adjournment     Constituted   with    Prayer. 
Present  as  above 

P.b.y  proceeded  as  before  agreed  to  the  business  of  the  day. 
Adjourned  to  meet  at  Laurel  Hill  the  second  Tuesday  of  April  Next 

Concluded  with  Prayer. 

Laurel  Hill  Tuesday  April  gf/i.  1799 

P.b.y  met  according  to  adjournment 

Constituted  with  Prayer. 

Present  the  Revd.  Messrs.  James  Power  James  Dunlap  Jacob  Jen- 
nings John  McPherrin  Samuel  Porter  William  Swan  and  David  Smith. 

Elders  Messrs.  Moses  Latta  James  McCormick  Andrew  Allison 
Hugh  McClerrin  James  Caldwell  James  Patterson  and  John  Allison. 

Absent  the  Revd.  George  Hill. 

P.b.y.  was  opened  with  a  sermon  Delivered  by  the  Revd.  Joseph 
Henderson  from  Ephesians  5.  15.  16. 

Agreeably  to  order  the  minutes  of  last  meeting  and  of  last  fall  meet- 
ing respecting  supplies  were  read. 

The  Revd.  Joseph  Henderson  appeared  in  P.b.y.  and  applied  for 
admission,  and  having  produced  a  regular  dismission  and  certificate 
from  the  Presbytery  of  Carlisle  of  which  he  was  formerly  a  member, 
was  according  (ly)  admitted  and  enrolled  a  member  of  this  P.b.y. 

Commissioners  appeared  before  P.b.y.  from  the  Congregations  of 
Union  George's  Creek  and  Muddy  Creek  and  satisfyed  P.b.y  that 
the  way  was  clear  for  their  Call  to  be  presented  to  Mr.  Adams,  P.b.y 
did  accordingly  put  the  Call  from  said  Congregations  into  his  hand. 


146  MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE     PRESBYTERY. 


Mr.  Adams  declared  his  accaptence  of  the  call  from  the  Congrega- 
tions of  Union  George's  Creek  and  Muddy  Creek. 
Adjourned  to  meet  to  morrow  morning  at  9  O'Clock 

Concluded  with  Prayer. 

Wednesday  April  \oth.  1799 

P.b.y.  met  according  to  adjournment.  Present  as  above  Consti- 
tuted with  Prayer 

A  Call  was  presented  from  the  United  Congregations  of  Ebenezer 
and  Bethel  on  Black  Lick  to  P.b.y  for  the  Revd.  Joseph  Henderson, 
which  being  put  into  his  hand,  he  declared  his  acceptance  thereof. 

An  application  was  made  by  the  United  Congregations  of  Union 
George's  Creek  and  Muddy  Creek  for  the  ordination  and  installment 
of  Mr.  Adams  in  said  Congregations,  but  P.b.y.  finding  that  Muddy 
Creek  Congn.  lay  in  the  bounds  of  Ohio  P.b.y  did  not  think  it  proper 
to  proceed  to  Mr.  Adam's  Installment  until]  means  should  be  used  to 
have  that  difficulty  removed. 

Mr.  Adams  was  appointed  to  deliver  a  discourse  at  onr  next  meet- 
ing from  1.  John  3.  1.  preparatory  to  ordination. 

Supplications  for  supplies  were  read  from  the  following  vacancies 
Mead  Township  on  Shenango  and  Middlesex 

Aplications  for  supplies  were  made  from  Pok  run  Pucketty  Bull 
Creek  Turky  foot  Morgan  town,  Sandy  Creek  and  Middletown. 

Pok  Run  and  Puckety  aplied  to  P.b.y  for  liberty  to  present  a 
Call  to  the  Carlisle  P.b.y  for  Mr.  Francis  Laird  a  Licentiate  under 
the  care  of  that  Presbytery,  Which  was  granted. 

The  Revd.  Messrs.  John  McPherrin  and  William  Swan  Mins.  and 
Messrs.  Edward  Cook  and  John  Allen  Esqrs.  Elders  were  appointed 
to  attend  the  next  General  Assembly  as  Commissioners. 

And  in  case  of  the  failure  of  Messrs.  McPherrin  and  Swan  Messrs. 
James  Power  and  George  Hill  were  appointed 

Mr.  Power  was  appointed  to  supply  at  Pitt  Township  the  4th.  Sab.  June 
Mr.  Dunlap  -at  Sandy  Creek  one  Sab.  Discretionary  as  to  time. 
Mr.  Henderson — one  Sab.    in    Mr.    McPherrin's  pulpit    in    his  absence    to    the 
General  Assembly 

Mr.  Jennings— at  Turky  foot  the  1st.  Sab.  of  July. 
Mr.  McPherrin — at  Pucketty  the  4th.  Sab.  of  August. 
Mr.  Porter  — at  Long  Run  the  4th.  Sab.  of  May 
Mr.  Hill — one  Sab.  Discretionary  as  to  time  &  place. 
Mr.  Swan  —at  Poke  Run  the  2d.  Sab.  of  August. 
Mr.  Smith— at  Morgan  Town  the  2d.  Sab.  of  July 
Mr.  Adams — at  Middletown  the  1st.  Sab.  of  August. 


MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY.  1 47 

Mr.  Gwin  upon  application  was  permitted  to  supply  under  the  di- 
rection of  the  Commission  of  Synod  until  our  fall  meeting. 

Mr.  Power  produced  a  settlement  with  Mount  Pleasant  Congrega- 
tion whereby  it  appeared  that  said  Congregation  stood  indebted  to  him 
the  1st.  of  April  £.  203..   10..  2. 

Mr.  Porter  reported  that  he  settled  with  his  Congregation  on  the  4th. 
Instant  when  it  appeared  there  remained  due  to  him  of  the  preceeding 
year's  Salary  the  sum  of  jQ  40..  00..  o. 

Mr.  Swan  produced  a  settlement  with  Sawickly  Congregation  where- 
by it  appeared  that  said  Congn.  stood  indebted  to  him  jQ.  63. .  15..  1 1  y2. 
due  last  november. 

Upon  enquiry  it  was  found  that  the  members  had  generally  complied 
with  the  injunction  of  the  GenerarAssembly  in  chatechising  vacant  con- 
gregations in  their  bounds. 

Collections  were  received  for  the  support  of  Commissioners  to  the 
General  Assembly  from  the  following  Congregations 

From  Unity  jQ  o.  11S..3  From  Congruity  £.  1..  18..  o. 

P.b.y.  Having  observed  a  publication  in  the  Pittsburgh  Gazette  under 
the  signature  of  a  Certain  William  Fullerton  a  member  of  Long  Run 
Congregation  which  appeared  to  contain  some  things  injurious  to  the 
character  of  the  Revd.  William  Swan  do  hereby  Cite  the  parties  to  ap- 
pear before  them  at  their  next  meeting  and  require  said  Fullerton  to 
come  prepared  to  support  what  he  has  presented  to  the  public  against 
Mr.  Swan. 

Adjourned  to  meet  at  Sawickly  the  fourth  Tuesday  of  June  next 

Concluded  with  Prayer. 

Sawickly  Tuesday  June  25//Z.  1799 

P.b.y.  met  according  to  adjournment. 

Constituted  with  Prayer 

Members  present  the  Revd.  Messrs.  James  Power  Jacob  Jennings 
John  McPherrin  Samuel  Porter  George  Hill  William  Swan  and  David 
Smith. 

Elders  Messrs.  Hugh  Martin  John  Barnett  Thomas  Armstrong 
John  Wright  and  John  Richy. 

Absent  the  Revd.  Messrs.  James  Dunlap  and  Joseph  Henderson. 

P.b.y  was  opened  with  a  sermon  from  Acts  4th.  12.  by  the  Revd. 
Samuel  Martin  a  Member  of  Baltimore  Presbytery. 

Mr.  Martin  being  invited  took  his  seat  as  a  correspondent  member. 

Agreeably  to  order  the  minutes  of  the  last  meeting  were  read  except 
so  far  as  respects  supplies. 

The  Congregation  of  Pitt-Township  having  requested  leave  of  P.b.y. 


i  (.8  MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 


to  forward  a  Call  For  the  Revd.  Samuel  Martin  to  Baltimore  Presbytery 
P.b.  y.  did  grant  their  request. 

Messrs.  Swan  and  Fullerton  agreeably  to  Citation  appeared  before 
P.b.y.  and  professed  a  willingness  to  have  the  matter  of  difference 
between  them  decided. 

P.b.y.  advised  the  parties  to  confer  on  the  ground  of  difference  be- 
fore some  of  the  members  in  order  to  adjust  their  Controversy  and  pre- 
vent a  formal  trial,  the  parties  agreed  to  do  so.  Presbytery  did  there- 
fore appoint  a  Committee  consisting  of  the  Revd.  Messrs.  Jennings 
McPherrin  and  Martin  and  Messrs.  Wright  and  Martin  Elders  to  en- 
deavour an  amicable  adjustment  between  the  Revd.  William  Swan  and 
Mr.  William  Fullerton. 

The  Committee  having  retired  for  some  time  with  the  parties  brought 
in  the  following  report,  That  Mr.  Swan  and  Mr.  Fullerton  had  come 
to  an  amicable  settlement  and  agreed  to  have  the  following  piece  under 
their  signatures  published  in  the  Pittsburgh  Gazette. 

I  take  this  opportunity  to  inform  the  public  that  whereas  1  offered 
to  the  public  in  your  paper  of  February  the  2d.  1799  a  vindication  of 
my  character  which  I  conceived  injured  in  the  public  opinion  respect- 
ing a  misunderstanding  between  me  and  the  Revd.  William  Swan  I  did 
not  intend  to  insinuate  anything  which  might  either  wound  the  moral 
character  of  Mr.  Swan  or  injure  his  influence  as  a  Gospel  minister.  I 
further  declare  that  Mr.  Swan  and  myself  upon  a  friendly  conference 
on  the  ground  of  difference,  and  discovering  that  the  difference  arose 
from  the  instrumentality  of  others  have  come  to  a  most  amicable  adjust- 
ment.   I  therefore  hope  that  the  public  will  in  future  view  us  as  Friends 

William  Fullerton. 

I  do  hereby  certify  the  above  note  of  Mr.  Fullerton  respecting  our 
adjustment  to  be  true  and  proper  and  with  him  request  the  public  to 
believe  us  friends  William  Swan. 

Agreeably  to  the  order  of  the  Committee  Mr.  Fullerton  Consented 
to  forward  the  above  notes  to  the  printer  for  insertion 

Adjourned  to  meet  to  morrow  morning  at  8  O'Clock 

Concluded  with  Prayer. 

Wednesday  Jum  zdth.  1799 

P.b.y  met  according  to  adjournment 

Present  as  above.      Constituted  with  Prayer. 

Mr.  Robert  Steel  lately  from  Ireland  Informed  the  P.b.y  that 
being  under  the  necessity  of  precipitately  laving  his  Country  it  was 
impracticable  to  obtain  Testimonials  of  his  standing  as  a  Gospel  Min- 
ister, only  from  his  Congregation  which  he  laid  before  Presbytery  to- 


MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY.  1 49 

gether  with  some  letters  from  New  York  Philadelphia  and  Norfolk  re- 
specting his  character  and  good  standing  in  Ireland  as  a  Gospel  min- 
ister. 

Presbytery  having  deliberated  on  the  matter  agreed  to  refer  it  to  the 
Synod  at  their  next  meeting  and  permitted  Mr.  Steel  to  preach  in  their 
bounds  in  the  meantime,  but  not  to  administer  sealing  ordinances  or 
form  a  connection  with  any  Congregation  until  the  next  meeting  of 
Presbytery. 

An  application  for  supplies  was  made  from  the  Congregation  of  Pittsburgh  and 
Mr.  Porter  was  appointed  to  supply  there  the  3d.  Sab.  of  August. 

Upon  enquiry  it  was  found  that  Messrs.  McPherrin  and  Swan  had 
fulfilled  their  appointments  as  commissioners  to  the  General  Assembly. 

It  appeared  also  that  the  following  additional  sums  were  collected 
for  the  support  of  commissioners  to  the  General  Assembly  viz 

From  Rehoboth  0..12..5      From  Uunlaps  C     jQi-.    2..    9 

From  Fairfield  o..    7.-6     Do.  Donegal  — o..    7..   6 

Do.     Salem  0..12..3     Do  Sawickly  -—  0..16..111/, 

Do. — Mount  Pleasant         1..12..6 

An  appeal  was  brought  in  by  Daniel  Flemming  Esqr.  from  a  judg- 
ment of  the  Session  of  Long  Run  Congregation  whereby  he  was  ex- 
cluded from  the  priviledges  of  the  church  for  not  submitting  to  a  rule 
of  the  P.  b.  y.  respecting  marriage 

The  P.b.y.  having  considered  the  matter  confirmed  the  judgment  of 
Session. 

P.b.y  injoined  on  its  members  to  exert  themselves  in  endeavouring 
to  raise  collections  for  the  support  of  Missionaries  and  to  report  at  our 
next  meeting. 

Mr.  William  Moorhead  offered  himself  to  P.b.y.  to  be  taken  on  trials 
as  a  Candidate  for  the  Gospel  ministry 

Presbytery  having  received  sufficient  Testimonials  of  his  good  moral 
character  his  being  in  full  Communion  in  the  church,  and  of  his  hav- 
ing gone  through  a  regular  Course  of  literature,  proceeded  to  converse 
with  him  on  his  experimental  acquaintance  with  religion  and  examined 
him  on  the  learned  languages  and  his  answers  on  those  subjects  were 
sustained  as  parts  of  Trial. 

P.b.y  appointed  Mr.  Moorhead  to  prepare  an  exegesis  on  the  fol- 
lowing theme  quid  sit  discrimen  inter  Foedera  operum  et  gratiae, 
also  a  Homily  on  1.  John  4.  19  to  be  brough  (t)  in  at  our  next  meeting 

Mr.  Adams  not  having  appeared  at  P.b.y  in  time  to  deliver  a  sermon 


150  MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 


on  the  subject  appointed  him  at  our  last  meeting  was  required  to  preach 
from  the  same  subject  at  our  next  Meeting. 

Mr.  Hill  was  appointed  to  preach  a  sermon  previous  to  Mr.  Adams' 
Ordination  and  Mr.  Swan  to  preside  and  give  the  charge. 

Adjourned  to  meet  at  George's  Creek  the  3d.  Tuesday  of  October 
next.  Concluded  with  Prayer. 

The  above  records  being  reviewed  were  in  the  gineral  approved  by 
the  Synod  thus  far 

Shepherds  Town  1799  signed 

John  McPherrin  Modr. 

Georges  Creek  October  i$th.  1799 

Presbytery  met  according  to  adjournment    Constituted  with  Prayer. 

Members  present  the  Revd.  Messrs.  James  Dunlap  Jacob  Jennings 
John  McPherrin  George  Hill  and  David  Smith 

Elders  Samuel  McClain  Charles  Porter  John  Emly  John  Richy  and 
William  Lowry. 

Absent  the  Revd.  James  Power  Joseph  Henderson  Samuel  Porter 
and  William  Swan. 

P.b.y  was  opened  by  Mr.  Adam  with  a  discourse  upon  the  Subject 
appointed  him  at  the  Spring  meeting  which  was  sustained 

Mr.  McPherrin  was  chosen  Moderator  and  Mr.  Smith  Clk  for  the 
ensuing  year. 

Upon  enquiry  it  was  found  that  the  members  present  had  fulfilled 
their  appointments  except  Messrs.  Dunlap  McPherrin  and  Hill  their 
•reasons  for  which  omissions  were  sustaind 

Mr.  Swan  is  now  come  and  his  reasons  for  not  comming  sooner  were 
sustained. 

Agreeably  to  order  the  minutes  of  the  last  meeting  were  read. 

Applications  for  supplies  were  brought  in  from  the  following  vacant 
Congregations  Union  Town  Pittsburgh,  Union  and  Fairfield  in  Alle. 
ghany  County  Middltown  Morgan  Town  Pitts  township  Tygarts 
Vally  Clarksburgh  Bull  Creek  Middlesex  Thorns  Tent  Canaquenes- 
ing  Slippery  Rock  Scrubgrass  Bear  Creek  and  Stony  Creek. 

A  Call  was  presented  to  Presbytery  for  Mr.  Andrew  Gwin  from  the 
United  Congregations  of  Union  and  Fairfield  in  the  County  of  Alle- 
ghany which  was  put  into  his  hands  for  Consideration. 

The  Congregation  of  Beaver  Creek  applied  for  Mr.  Gwin  to  be  ap- 
pointed there  as  a  stated  supply  the  next  winter. 

The  Congregations  of  Middletown  and  Morgantown  applied  for  as 
murh  of  Mr.  Gwin's  time  as  could  be  granted. 


MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY.  151 

P.b.y  finding  that  The  Synod  had  not  decided  on  Mr.  Robert  Steels 
case  but  referred  the  matter  to  the  General  Assembly  concluded  that 
the  proceedings  of  the  Synod  had  rendered  it  impracticable  for  them 
to  admit  Mr.  Steel  to  preach  under  their  Authority  until  the  mind  of 
the  Assembly  be  known. 

Adjourned  to  meet  Tomorrow  morning  at  9,  OClock 

Concluded  with  Prayer. 

Wednesday  October  \6th. 

P.b.y.  met  according  to  adjournment  Constituted  with  Prayer. 
Present  as  above 

agreeably  to  order  the  minutes  of  the  last  session  were  read. 

it  was  found  from  an  extract  of  the  minutes  of  the  Synod  at  their 
last  meeting  that  the  Synod  had  annexed  the  Congregation  of  Muddy 
Creek  to  this  Presbytery. 

It  was  therefore  agreed  to  comply  with  the  application  made  by  the 
United  Congregations  of  Union  George's  Creek  and  Muddy  Creek  for 
the  Ordination  and  instalment  of  Mr.  Adams  in  said  Congregations. 

P.b.y  proceeded  to  converse  with  Mr.  Adams  on  his  knowledge  of 
Church  history  and  to  examine  him  on  the  rules  and  principles  of  the 
Government  of  the  Church  and  agreed  to  sustain  his  examination. 

P.b.y  proceeded  to  the  ordination  of  Mr.  Adams  and  did  by  the 
imposition  of  hands  and  prayer  solemnly  ordain  him  to  the  holy  office 
of  the  Gospel  ministry. 

Mr.  Adams  did  then  take  his  seat  as  a  member. 

Mr.  Power  was  appointed  to  supply  at  Union  Town  the  1st.  Sabbath  of  March. 

Mr.  Dunlap — at  Morgan  Town  the  2d.  Sabbath  of  November,  at  UnionTown 
the  1st.  Sabbath  of  February 

Mr.  Henderson — at  Pittsburgh  the  2d.  Sabbath  of  November  at  Bear  Creek 
the  1st.  Sab.  of  April. 

Mr.  Porter— at  Middlesex  the  2d.  Sabbath  of  November  at  Union  Town  the 
2d.  Sab  of  April. 

Mr.  Jennings — at  Clarksburgh  the  1st.  Sab.  of  April  at  Tygarts  Vally  the  2d. 
Sab.  of  April. 

Mr.  McPherrin  at  Pittstownship  the  4th.  Sab.  of  October  at  Tyrone  the 
1st.  Sabbath  of  March. 

Mr.  Hill — at  Stony  Creek  the  4th.  Sabbath  of  November  at  Wheatfiekl  the 
2d.  Sabbath  of  Dec. 

Mr.  Swan  — at  Cannaquenesing  the  3d.  Sabbath  of  November  at  Pittstown- 
ship the  2d.  Sab.   of  April. 

Mr,  Smith— at  Scrubgrass  the  1st.  Sabbath  of  April  at  Slippery  Rock  the  2d. 
Sab.  of  April. 

Mr.  Adams  —  at  Middletown  the  4th.  Sab.  of  November  at  Sandy  Creek  the 
1st.  Sab  of  April. 


152  MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 

Mr.  Gwin  —  at  Middletown  Morgan  Town  PittsTovvnship  Fairfield  and  Union 
in  Alleghany  and  Beaver  Until  the  next  meeting  of  Presbytery. 

Adjourned  to  meet  to  morrow  morning  at  9,   OClock 

Concluded  with  Prayer. 

Thursday  9,  oClock 

P.b.y  met  according  to  adjournment     Constituted  with  Prayer. 

Present  as  above. 

Agreeably  to  order  the  minutes  of  the  last  meeting  were  read. 

Upon  enquiry  it  was  found  that  the  Committee  of  overtures  of  the 
General  assembly  were  unwilling  to  take  up  the  reference  from  this 
P.b.y  respecting  free  Masonry  as  they  judged  that  the  session  was 
Competent  to  the  business. 

The  following  additional  sums  were  brought  forward  for  the  support 
of  Commissioners  to  the  General  Assembly. 

£SD  £SD 

Delaps  Creek  o..  9..  11^     Round  Hill  o..  9..  7 

Upon  Enquiry  it  was  found  that  some  of  the  Members  had  attended 
to  the  injunction  of  P.b.y.  for  raising  Collections  for  missionaries. 

The  following  sums  for  that  purpose  were  Collected 


^SAD 

£  s 

D 

From  Salem 

2-2-6 

Unity 

1..  10. 

•  8 

Little  Redstone 

1.  .3..  10^ 

Sawickly 

1..  16. 

.  0 

Long  Run 

i.,S..6}4 

Rehoboth 

5..  12. 

.  6 

Round  Hill 

S--^--1 

The  members  who  have  not  attended  to  the  injunction  are  required 
to  attend  to  it  before  the  next  meeting  of  P.b.y. 

A  letter  was  read  addressed  to  this  P.b.y  From  the  Synod  of  Vir- 
ginia whereupon  it  was  resolved  that  the  members  should  pay  due  at- 
tention to  the  contents  of  that  letter  and  also  it  was  resolved  that  this 
letter  be  read  at  the  two  succeeding  meetings  of  this  Presbytery  that 
all  the  members  may  be  fully  possessed  of  the  sentiments  therein  con- 
tained. 

Presbytery  finding  that  the  last  Thursday  of  November  was  ap- 
pointed by  the  Synod  of  Virginia  as  a  day  of  fasting  and  prayer  for  rea- 
sons specified  in  their  minute  agreed  to  observe  their  appointment. 

Mr.  Dunlap  produced  a  settlement  with  the  Congregation  of  Laurel 
Hill  whereby  it  appeared  that  there  was  due  to  him  the  first  of  De- 
cember last  the  sUm  of  jQ  151..  18..  10. 

Upon  enquiry  it  was  found  that  Mr.  Fullerton  had  not  complied 
with  the  agreement  at  our  last  meeting  of  inserting  the  adjustment  be- 


MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY.  1 53 

tween  him  and  Mr.  Swan  in  the  Pittsburgh  Gazzette,  whereupon  the 
Stated  Clerk  was  ordered  to  write  to  Mr.  Fullerton  and  enjoin  upon 
him  to  perform  his  agreement  previous  to  the  next  meeting  of  Presby- 
tery or  otherwise  appear  at  said  meeting  and  give  reasons  why  he  has 
not  complied,  and  in  case  of  his  not  publishing  or  appearing  before 
P.b.  v  to  offer  reasons  for  not  publishing  Then  P.b.  y  would  publish  the 
pieces  under  Mr.  Swans  signature  and  his. 

Mr.  Moorhead  brought  in  and  read  an  exigesis  and  Homily  on  the 
subjects  appointed  him  at  their  last  meeting  which  were  sustained  as 
parts  of  trial. 

Mr.  Moorhead  was  appointed  to  prepare  a  Presbyterial  exercise  on 
Romans  3.  25  and  a  Lecture  on  James  2.  14 — ad  finem  to  be  de- 
livered at  their  next  meeting. 

Adjourned  to  meet  at  Rehoboth  the  4th.  Tuesday  of  December  next 

Concluded  with  Prayer. 

Rehoboth  December  24th..  1799. 

Presbytery  met  according  to  adjournment 

Constituted  wt.  Prayer. 

Members  present  the  Revd.  Messrs.  James  Power  James  Dunlap 
Jacob  Jennings  Samuel  Porter  John  McPherrin  William  Swan  David 
Smith  and  James  Adams. 

Elders  Samuel  Finley  David  Buchannan  John  Morison  James 
Thomson  Andrew  Brown  John  Flenagan  and  William  Forsythe 

absent  the  Revd.  Joseph  Henderson  and  George  Hill. 

P.b.y  was  opened  by  Mr.  Moorhead  with  a  Lecture  on  the  subject 
appointed  him  at  their  last  meeting  which  was  sustained  as  part  of 
trials 

The*Revd.  Messrs.  John  McMillin  Thomas 'Moore  &  Boyd  Messer 
members  of  Ohio  Presbytery  being  present  and  invited  took  their  seats 
as  correspondent  members. 

Agreeably  to  order  the  minutes  of  the  last  meeting  were  read  except 
so  far  as  respects  supplies. 

Messrs.  Power's  and  Porter's  reasons  for  not  attending  our  last  meet- 
ing were  sustained. 

Mr.  Fullerton  appeared  before  P.b.y  and  offered  some  reasons  against 
his  publishing  according  to  agreement  the  adjustment  between  him 
and  Mr.  Swan  and  moreover  declared  his  desire  to  have  a  full  invisti- 
gation  of  the  matter  before  P.b.y. 

Mr.  Fullerton  was  judged  faulty  by  P.b.y  in  declining.  Neverthe- 
less they  deemed  it  fit  to  enter  into  an  investigation  of  the  whole  busi- 
ness and  having  found  that  the  parties  were  not  prepared  for  a  trial 


154  MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 

they  were  requested  to  be  ready  for  that  purpose  against  our  next  meeting 
Adjourned  to  meet  to  morrow  morning  at  10  OClock 

concluded  wt.  Prayer. 

Wednesday  December  25//?..  1799 

Presbytery  met  according  to  adjournment 

Members  present  as  above     Constituted  with  Prayer. 

Agreeably  to  order  the  minutes  of  the  last  session  were  read. 

It  appeared  that  Mr.  Jennings  had  attended  to  the  injunction  for 
Collecting  money  for  the  Missionaries  from  Delaps  Creek  jQ  2..  14..  2 
The  other  members  who  had  not  Collected  were  required  to  attend-  to 
that  business  before  the  next  meeting  of  P.b.y. 

Mr.  McPherrin  was  appointed  Treasurer  to  receive  the  monies  that 
might  hereafter  be  collected  for  the  support  of  missionaries  to  be  paid 
by  him  into  the  hands  of  the  treasurer  of  the  Commission  of  Synod. 

Two  calls  were  brought  into  P.b.y  for  Mr.  Gwin  one  from  the  Con- 
gregations of  MorganTown  and  Middle  Town  The  other  from  Pid- 
geon  Creek  and  Pike  Run  which  were  both  put  into  his  hands  by  the 
Moderator  for  his  consideration 

Upon  enquiry  Mr.  Gwin  gave  up  the  call  from  the  United  Congre- 
gations of  Union  and  Fairfield  and  also  the  Call  from  Morgan  Town 
and  Middle  Town  and  declared  his  acceptance  of  the  Call  from  the 
United  Congregations  of  Pidgeon  Creek  and  Pike-Run.  He  was  there- 
fore dismissed  from  under  the  jurisdiction  of  this  P.b.y.  and  required 
to  repair  to  the  bounds  of  Ohio  P.b.y  and  place  himself  under  their 
care.  Upon  enquiry  it  was  found  that  the  members  present  had  ob- 
served the  fast  appointed  by  the  Synod  at  their  last  meeting. 

The  Congregations  of  Morgan  Town  and  middle  Town  applied  for 
liberty  to  supplicate  Ohio  P.b.y  for  supplies  and  also  to  lay  in  3  call  to 
that  P.b.y,  for  some  one  of  their  licentiates  if  they  find  it  proper,  which 
was  granted. 

Daniel  Flemming  appeared  before  P.b.y  and  declared  his  dissatisfac- 
tion in  not  being  admitted  to  lay  in  his  defence  in  writing  when  his 
case  was  before  them. 

P.b.y  agreed  to  hear  his  defence  in  writing  and  judged  it  best  to 
have  the  whole  business  recommitted  to  the  session,  and  at  Mr.  Swan's 
request  to  have  the  assistance  of  some  neighbouring  minister  and  El- 
ders, Mr.  McPherrin  minister  and  James  Caldwell  George  Shields  and 
Joseph  Pierce  Elders  were  appointed  to  attend  to  that  matter  in  con- 
nection with  the  session  of  Long  Run.  on  the  second  monday  of  Jan- 
uary next. 

Mr.  Moorhead  brought  in  and  read  a  presbyterial  exercise  upon  the 


MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY.  155 

subject  appointed  him  at  our  last  meeting  which  was  sustained  as  part 
of  trials. 

P.b.y  proceeded  to  examine  Mr.  Moorhead  on  Moral  and  natural 
Philosophy  and  on  Divinity  and  his  performance  was  sustained  as  part 
of  trials. 

He  was  then  appointed  to  prepare  a  popular  discourse  to  be  delivered 
at  our  next  meeting  from  Proverbs  8.  4. 

Adjourned  to  meet  at  Long  Run  the  2d.  Tuesday  of  April  next. 

Concluded  with  Prayer. 

Long  Run  April  Sl/i.  1 800 

Presbytery  met  according  to  adjournment 

constituted  with  Prayer 

Members  present  the  Revd.  Messrs.  James  Power  James  Dunlap 
Joseph  Henderson  Samuel  Porter  John  McPherrin  George  Hill  Wil- 
liam Swan  David  Smith  and  James  Adams 

Elders  John  Baird  Joseph  Morison  Patrick  Jack  Jonathan  Doty 
John  Woods  Matthew  Turner  Robert  Wilson  &  Samuel  Salsbury. 

Absent  the  Revd.  Jacob  Jennings. 

P.b.y  was  opened  with  a  sermon  by  Mr.  Moorhead  from  the  subject 
appointed  him  at  their  last  meeting  which  was  sustained  as  part  of  trials. 

Agreeably  to  order  the  minutes  of  the  last  meeting  were  read  and  of 
the  fall  meeting  as  far  as  respects  supplies. 

Upon  enquiry  it  appeared  that  the  members  present  had  fulfilled 
their  appointments  except  Messrs.  Power  Henderson  Porter  and  Smith 
in  one  instance  each  their  reasons  for  which  omissions  were  sustained. 

Mr.  Henderson's  reasons  for  not  attending  the  three  last  meetings  of 
P.b.y  and  Mr.  Hill's  for  not  attending  the  last  were  sustained. 

Adjourned  to  meet  to  morrow  morning  at  9,  OClock 

Concluded  with  Prayer. 

Wednesday  April  gth. . 

P.b.y  met  according  to  adjournment     Constituted  with  Prayer. 

Present  as  above. 

Agreeably  to  order  the  minutes  of  the  last  session  were  read. 

P.b.y  having  received  sufficient  testimonials  in  favour  of  Mr.  Wil- 
liam Moorhead  of  his  having  gone  through  a  regular  course  of  litera- 
ture, of  his  good  moral  character,  of  his  being  in  communion  in  the 
church  proceeded  to  take  the  usual  parts  of  trial  for  licensure  and  he 
having  given  satisfaction  as  to  his  accomplishment  in  literature;  as  to 
his  experimental  acquaintance  with  religion  and  as  to  his  proficiency 
in  Divinity  and  the  other  studies,  The  P.b.y  did  and  hereby  do  express 


156  MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 

their  approbation  of  all  these  parts  of  trial  and  he  having  adopted  the 
confession  of  Faith  of  this  church  and  satisfactorily  answered  the 
Questions  appointed  to  be  put  to  candidates  to  be  licensed,  The  Presby- 
tery did  and  hereby  do  license  him  the  said  Mr.  Moorhead  to  preach 
the  Gospel  of  Christ  as  a  probationer  for  the  Holy  ministry  within  the 
hounds  of  this  P.b.y  or  wherever  he  shall  be  orderly  called. 

P.b.y  proceeded  to  take  up  a  reference  from  the  Session  of  Congru- 
ity  respecting  a  certain  Patrick  McWade  who  was  charged  by  a  certain 
Mary  Amely  with  being  the  Father  of  her  bastard  child. 

P.b.y  having  obtained  all  the  light  they  could  upon  the  case,  are  of 
opinion  that  the  testimony  offered  is  not  sufficient  to  convict  McWade 
of  the  crime  alledged  against  him. 

The  United  Congregations  of  Bull  Creek  and  Middlesex  requested 
leave  to  present  a  call  to  the  Ohio  P.b.y  for  a  certain  Mr.  McClain  or 
any  other  Licentiate  under  their  care. 

Applications  for  supplies  were  made  from  the  following  vacant  Con- 
gregations viz  Sandy-Creek  Thorns  Tent  Poke  Run  Pitts-township 
Union  and  Fairfield  in  Buffaloe  township  Union  Town  Quemaho- 
ning  Wheadtield  Slippery  Rock  Scrub  grass  Bear  Creek  and  Tyrone. 

The  Congregation  of  Union  and  Fairfield  applied  for  liberty  to  make 
application  to  the  Ohio  P.b.y  for  such  supplies  of  licentiates  under  the 
care  of  that  P.b.y,  as  they  can  obtain  which  was  granted. 

The  Revd.  James  Power  and  James  Dunlap  Ministers  and  Edward 
Cook  and  John  Wright  Elders  were  appointed  commissioners  to  attend 
the  next  General  assembly 

Mr.  Power  was  appointed  to  supply  at  Union  Town  the  third  Sabbath   of  April 

Mr.  Dunlap — at  Union  Town  the  2d.  Sabbath  of  August  at  the  Crossings  one 
Sabbath  Discretionary 

Mr.  Henderson— at  Fairfield  in  Buffaloe  Township  the  3d.  Sab.  of  June  Mr. 
Power's  pulpit  the  2d.  Sab.  of  May. 

Mr.  McPherrin — at  Wheatfield  the  3d.  Sab  of  May  another  Sab  discretionary 
as  to  time  and  place. 

Mr.  Porter — Mr.  Power's  pulpit  the  4th.  Sab.  of  May  at  Poke  Run  the  1st. 
Sabbath  of  May. 

Mr.  Hill — at  Stony  Creek  the  4th.  Sabbath  of  April  at  Pitts  Township  the  5 
Sabbath  of  August. 

Mr.  Swan — at  Tyrone  the  2d.  Sabbath  of  September  at  Pitts  township  the  2d. 
Sabbath  of  april — Mr.  Dunlap's  pulpit  the  4th.  Sabbath  of  May. 

Mr.  Smith — at  Bear-Creek  the  4th.  Sabbath  of  August  at  Scrubgrass  the  5th. 
Sab  of  August. 

Mr.  Adams — Mr.  Dunlap's  pulpit  the  2d.  Sabbath  of  May  at  Tyrone  the  5th. 
Sabbath  of  August. 

Mr.  Jennings — at  Sandy-Creek  the  2d.  Sabbath  of  June,  one  Sabbath  discre- 
tionary as  to  time  &  place. 


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Mr.  Moorhead — at  Tyrone  the  2d.  Sabbath  of  April  at  Pitts  Township  the  4th.. 
at  Poke  Run  the  3d.  Sab  of  April  at  Pittsburgh  the  1st.  Sabbath  of  May  at 
Union  Town  the  3d.  Sab.  at  Morgan  Town  the  4th.  Sabbath  of  may  at  Fairfield 
the  3d.  Sab.  of  July  at  Thorn's  Tent  the  4th.  at  Bear-Creek  the  1st.  Sabbath  of 
August  at  Scrubgrass  the  2d.  at  Slippery  Rock  the  3d.  Sabbath  of  August  and 
the  remainder  of  his  time  discretionary  till  the  fall  meeting. 

The  Revd.  Thomas  Moore  a  member  of  the  Ohio  Presbytery  being 
present  and  invited  took  his  seat  as  a  correspondent. 

Mr.  Swan  and  Mr.  Fullerton  appeared  before  P.b.y  agreeably  to 
citation  and  declared  a  readiness  to  have  the  matter  of  difference  be- 
tween them  investigated. 

Upon  recourse  to  a  publication  in  the  Pittsburgh  Gazzette  under  the 
signature  of  William  Fullerton  P.b.y  found  the  following  charges  con- 
tained in  that  piece  by  Mr.  Fullerton  against  the  Revd.  William  Swan  viz. 

1st.  the  charge  of  dishonesty.  2d.  the  charge  of  two  very  indecent 
letters. 

3d.  That  Mr.  Swan  gave  vent  to  a  torrent  of  abuse  and  misrepre- 
sentation. 

4th.  that  Mr.  Swan  propagated  or  countenanced  Slanderous  reports. 

Jonathan  Smith  solemnly  declared  that  he  never  heard  Mr.  Swan  say 
anything  injurious  to  Mr.  Fullertons  character. 

That  with  respect  to  the  silver  watch  mentioned  in  the  publication 
it  was  evident  the  outside  case  was  dinged  and  that  the  hinge  of  the 
inside  case  was  broke  tho  not  easily  discovered  and  further  saith  not. 

David  Shields  solemnly  declared  that  he  never  heard  Mr.  Swan  say 
anything  injurious  to  the  character  of  Mr.  Fullerton,  but  believes  from 
some  circumstances  that  Mr.  Swan  suspected  that  Mrs.  Fullerton  was  the 
author  of  a  letter  which  was  sent  him  signed  by  Mr.  Fullerton.  This 
deponent  further  said,  that  the  epithets  which  he  applied  to  Mr.  Ful- 
lerton's  character  did  not  respect  the  difference  between  Mr.  Swan  and 
Mr.  Fullerton,  but  between  said  deponent  and  Fullerton. 

The  Revd.  James  Power  being  called  and  duely  sworn  did  testify  that 
he  purchased  the  foresaid  silver  watch  in  the  year  1793  f°r  a  new  one 
of  Mr.  Heep  of  shipensburgh  at  first  cost  for  Five  pounds  seventeen 
and  sixpence.  That  Mr.  Campbel  of  Beason  Town  a  silver  smith  said 
it  was  a  good  one  and  purchased  at  a  low  price.  That  Mr.  Heep  sold 
for  Twenty  Dollars  watches  of  equal  quality  and  price  which  he  had 
purchased  at  the  same  time. 

James  Caldwell  being  called  upon  and  duly  sworn  did  testify  that  he 
was  one  day  at  the  house  of  the  Revd.  William  Swan  when  he  was  writing 
one  of  the  letters  above  mentioned  to  sd.  Fullerton  and  understood  by 
the  drift  of  Mr.  Swans  Conversation  that  he   suspected  that  the  letter 


158  MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 

sent  to  him  with  Mr.  Fullertons  signature  affixed  to  it  was  written  by 
his  wife. 

the  further  consideration  of  Mr.  Swan's  and  Mr.  Fullerton's  case 
was  deferred  until  to  morrow. 

Adjourned  to  meet  at  this  place  to  morrow  morning  at  nine,  OClock 

concluded  with  Prayer. 

Thursday  morning  P.b.y  met  agreeably  to  adjournment  Consti- 
tuted with  Prayer. 

Agreeably  to  order  the  minutes  of  the  last  Session  were  read. 

A  reference  from  the  Session  of  Salem  Congregation  was  brought  in 
respecting  a  charge  taken  up  Fama  Clamosa  against  Samuel  McPherrin 
of  Countenancing  and  encouraging  his  son  Robert  in  fighting  and  of 
using  profane  language. 

P.b.y  having  examined  the  documents  presented  for  their  consid- 
eration and  having  taken  all  the  light  which  they  could  obtain  are  of 
opinion  that  altho  it  is  highly  probable,  that  in  the  darkness  of  the 
night  and  agitation  produced  by  the  quarrel  all  the  evidences  under- 
stood the  conduct  of  Samuel  McPherrin  as  they  related  it  upon  Oath 
yet  from  comparing  all  the  attending  circumstances  P.b.y  judge  that 
Samuel  McPherrin  ought  to  stand  acquitted  of  the  charges. 

It  appeared  from  the  report  of  the  Minister  and  Elders  appointed  to 
assist  the  Session  of  Long  Run  in  Daniel  Flemmings  Case,  that  the 
matter  was  settled  agreeably  to  ye.  mind  of  Daniel  Flemming  &  ye 
Session. 

P.b.y  resumed  the  business  respecting  Mr.  Swan  and  Mr.  Fullerton 
and  having  taken  all  the  testimony  which  they  could  obtain  proceeded 
to  deliberate  on  the  matter  and  are  unanimously  of  opinion  that  all 
the  charges  exhibited  in  the  Pittsburgh  Gazette  under  the  signature  of 
William  Fullerton  dated  January  18th..  1799  against  the  Revd.  William 
Swan  are  altogether  unsupported  except  the  charge  of  two  very  inde- 
cent letters  which  are  in  part  supported 

as  to  the  letters  P.b.y  are  of  opinion  that  altho  Mr.  Swan  received 
considerable  provocation,  yet  they  especially  the  latter  were  not  writ- 
ten with  that  Spirit  of  meekness  and  caution  which  becomes  a  christian 
and  much  more  a  minister  of  the  Gospel,  and  therefore  as  far  as  a  con- 
trary spirit  prevails  in  them  it  is  entirely  disapproved  of  by  P.b.y. 

And  whereas  Mr.  Fullerton  has  implicated  in  his  publication  against 
Mr.  Swan  the  charge  of  dishonesty,  and  has  expressly  charged  him 
with  giving  vent  to  a  torrent  of  abuse  and  misrepresentation  propaga- 
ting or  countenancing  scandalous  reports  and  has  in  the  opinion  of 
P.b.y  not  only  failed  to  support  these  charges  but  been  guilty  of  an 


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evident  violation  of  the  rules  of  the  Church  in  reporting  to  a  newspaper 
publication  hereby  Slandering  the  character  of  a  Gospel  minister  in  a 
very  extreme  degree, 

P.b.y  judge  that  he  be  rebuked  by  the  moderator  and  excluded  from 
the  privilidges  of  the  church  until  he  shew  satisfactory  evidence  of  re- 
pentance for  his  fault  and  that  this  judgment  respecting  him  be  read 
in  public  in  both  Mr.  Swan's  Congregations 

Mr.  Swan  being  present  acquiesced  in. the  judgment  of  Presbytery. 

Upon  enquiry  it  was  found  that  the  following  sums  were  collected 
for  commissioners  to  the  General  Assembly  viz. 

£  S  I*  £  S  D 

From  Union  o..  16..  o  From  George's  Creek     o..  16..  o 

New  providence  o..  n..  2  Bethel  1..     4..  2 

Mount  Pleasant  1..  6..  9  Salem  1..     2..  6 

Unity  i..  2..  6  Fairfield  &  Donegal  1..     7..  5^ 

Congruity  o. .  16..  6 

Adjourned  to  meet  Tomorrow  morning  at  9,  OClock 

Concluded  with  Prayer. 

Friday  April  10th.. 

P.b.y.  met  according  to  adjournment — Constituted  with  Prayer. 

Present  as  above  except  Messrs.  Henderson  and  Adams  Ministers 
and  Patrick  Jack  John  Baird  and  Samuel  Salsbury  Elders  who  ob- 
tained leave  of  absence  last  evening — and  also  Mr.  Porter  who  has 
absented  himself  since  yesterday  at  noon  without  leave. 

Agreeably  to  order  the  minutes  of  the  last  session  were  read. 

Mr.  Power  reported  a  settlement  from  Mt.  Pleasant  by  which  it  ap- 
peared that  that  Congregation  were  indebted  to  him  jQ       S        D 

236..     7..        1 

Mr.  Dunlap  produced  a  settlement  with  Laurel  Hill  Congregation 
whereby  it  appeared  that  there  was  due  to  him  from  sd.  Congregation 

£      s       D 

205..      I.        10. 
Mr.  McPherrin  produced  a  settlement  whereby  it  appeared  that  Unity 
Congregation  was  indebted  to  him  the  1st.  instant  £        S         D 

47.      16..       o 
Salem  Congregation  40..      13..       9 

Mr.  Hill  produced  a  settlement  whereby  it  appeared  that  there  was 
due  to  him  from  Fairfield  Congn.  jQ        S        D 

88    7..    iy2 

From  Donegal  67..    4..     nJ/£ 


l6o  MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 


Mr.  Smith  reported  no  settlement. 

Mr.  Adams  reported  a  settlement  with  New  Providence  Congrega- 
tion whereby  it  appeared  that  there  was  due  to  him  from  said  Congre- 
gation £        S         D 
36..       o..        2 

Mr.  Swan  reported  that  there  was  due  to  him  from  long  Run  Con- 
gregation £        S         D 
69..      17..     o}4 

Mr.  Hill  reported  that  he  had  raised  the  following  sum  for  Mission- 
aries £        S         D 
2..        o..      2% 

P.b.y  enjoined  upon  all  their  members  to  attend  diligently  to  raising 
collections  for  Missionaries  before  the  fall  meeting. 

Mr.  Fullerton  being  present  submitted  to  the  judgment  of  P.b.y  in 
his  case  and  was  rebuked  by  the  moderator 

Upon  motion  resolved  that  it  shall  be  the  duty  of  the  members  com- 
posing this  P.b.y  to  open  P.b.y  by  rotation  beginning  at  the  Senior  end 
of  the  Roll  and  that  it  shall  be  the  duty  of  the  member  whose  turn  it 
shall  be  to  open  P.b.y  to  be  present  at  the  place  of  meeting  at  the 
hour  appointed  and  in  case  of  his  absence  it  shall  be  the  duty  of  the 
next  on  the  Roll  to  take  his  place  and  in  this  case  it  shall  be  the  duty 
of  the  member  failing  to  attend  to  open  the  next  Presbytery. 

Mr.  John  Boyd  offered  himself  to  be  taken  on  trials  as  a  candidate 
for  the  Gospel  ministry. 

P.b.y  having  received  testimonials  of  his  good  moral  character  his 
being  in  full  communion  in  the  church  and  having  gone  through  a 
regular  course  of  literature  proceeded  to  converse  with  him  on  his  ex- 
perimental acquaintance  with  religion  and  the  motives  which  influenced 
him  to  desire  said  office,  and  having  received  satisfaction  agreed  to 
take  him  on  trials  and  appointed  him  an  exigisis  on  the  following 
theme  Num  Infantes  fidilium  baptizandi  sunt  to  be  brought  in  at  our 
next  meeting. 

Adjourned  to  meet  at  Mount  Pleasant  the  4th.  Tuesday  of  June  next 

Concluded  with  Prayer. 

The  above  Records  from  page  136  being  reviewed  were  in  the  gen- 
eral approved  by  the  Synod  thus  far.      Winchester  October  2d.  1801. 

Signed 

Amos  Thompson  Moderator. 


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Mount  Pleasant  June  24/A.  1800 

Presbytery  met  according  to  adjournment  Constituted  with  Prayer. 
Members  present  the  Revd.  Messrs.  James  Power  James  Dunlap  John 
M(  Pherrin  Samuel  Porter  and  William  Swan.  Elders  John  Jack, 
William  Findley,  John  Sheilds,  and  John  Shaw.  Absent  the  Revd. 
Messrs.  Joseph  Henderson,  Jacob  Jennings  George  Hill,  David  Smith, 
and  James  Adams.  P.b.y  was  opened  by  Mr.  Dunlap  with  a  sermon 
from  Eclesiastes  9.  10.  Agreeably  to  order  the  minutes  of  the  last 
session  were  read,  except  so  far  as  they  respect  supplies. 

Mr.  Porter's  reasons  for  leaving  P. buy  towards  the  close  of  the  last 
sessions  were  sustained.  -  Upon  enquiry  P.b.y  found  that  the  Commis- 
sioners appointed  to  attend  the  last  meeting  of  the  General  Assembly 
had  fulfilled  their  appointment.  Mr.  Porter  reported  that  Congruity 
Congregation  was  indebted  to  him  the  first  of  last  April  Jdo. .0. .0. 

Mr.  Francis  Laird,  formerly  a  Licentiate  under  the  care  of  the  Pres- 
bytery of  Carlisle,  appeared  at  P.b.y  and  expressed  a  desire  of  being 
taken  under  their  care,  and  havkig  produced  sufficient  Testimonials 
certifying  that  he  had  accepted  a  call  from  the  United  Congregations 
of  Puckety  and  Poke  Run,  and  a  dismission  from  the  Presbyter}'  of 
Carlisle,  was  received  accordingly. 

Two  commissioners  from  the  United  Congregations  of  Puckety  and 
Poke  Run  appeared  before  P.b.y  requesting  that  Mr.  Laird  might  be 
ordained  in  said  Congregations  as  soon  as  convenient. 

Adjourned  to  meet  at  this  place  tomorrow  morning  at  9  OClock 

Concluded  with  Prayer. 

Wednesday  morning 
P.b.y  met  according  to  .adjournment  Constituted  with  Prayer.  Mem- 
bers present  as  above. — Agreeably  to  order  the  minutes  of  the  last  ses- 
sion were  read.  Mr.  Laird  was  examined  on  his  acquaintance  with  ex- 
perimental religion  which  was  sustained  as  part  of  tryal :  and  was  ap- 
pointed to  prepare  a  discourse  on  John  6.  44.  to  be  delivered  at  our 
next  meeting. 

The  Revd.  Robert  Steel  an  ordained  minister  from  the  Presbytery 
of  London  Derry  in  Ireland  appeared  at  Presbytery  and  expressed  a 
desire  to  be  taken  on  probation  by  them  agreeably  to  the  regulations  of 
the  General  Assembly  respecting  the  introduction  of  foreign  ministers. 
P.b.y  haying  considered  the  written  evidences  of  Mr.  Steel's  learned 
education,  proceeded  to  examine  him  as  to  his  acqaintance  with  ex- 
perimental religion,  soundness  in  the  faith,  and  capacity  for  resolving 
cases  of  conscience,  but  the  Presbyter}-  hearing  that  the  above  regula- 
tions of  the  Gen.  Ass.  were  modifyed  at  the  last  sessions  and  not  hav- 


162  MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE     PRESBYTERY. 


ing  the  minutes  in  pos(ses)sion,  and  not  having  received  all  the  satis- 
faction from  Mr.  Steel  which  they  desired  on  the  subject  of  experi- 
mental religion  agreed  to  postpone  the  business  until  the  next  meeting 
of  Presbytery. 

Mr.  McPherrin  applied  for  a  dismission  from  Unity  Congregation, 
and  Presbytery  finding  by  two  Commissioners  from  said  Congn.  who  ap- 
peared before  them  for  that  purpose,  that  Unity  Congregation  was 
satisfyed  that  Mr.  McPherrin  should  be  dismissed,  lie  was  dismissed 
accordingly. 

Mr.  Boyd  having  brought  in  and  read  an  exegesis  on  the  subject 
appointed  him  at  our  last  meeting  P.b.y  proceeded  to  examine  him  on 
his  knowledge  of  the  latin  and  Greek  languages,  and  of  natural  Philos- 
ophy all  which  were  sustained  as  Parts  of  tryal. 

P.b.y  appointed  Mr.  Boyd  to  prepare  an  Homily  on  Isa.  63.  2.  and 
a  Presbyterial  exercise  on  John  7.  38  to  be  read  at  their  next  meeting 
Presbytery  agreed  to  proceed  to  the  ordination  of  Mr.  Francis  Laird  at 
their  next  meeting,  and  Mr.  Dunlap  was  appointed  to  preach  the  ordi- 
nation sermon  and  Mr.  Power  to  preside.  Adjourned  to  meet  at  Poke 
Run  on  the  3d.  Tuesday  of  October  next 

Concluded  with  Prayer. 

Poke  Run  October  21st.  1800 

P.b.y  met  according  to  adjournment  Constituted  with  Prayer.  Mem- 
bers present  the  Revd.  Messrs.  James  Power  James  Dunlap  Joseph 
Henderson,  Jacob  Jennings,  John  McPherrin.  Samuel  Porter  George 
Hill  William  Swan  and  James  Adams. 

Absent  the  Revd.  David  Smith. 

Elders  Samuel  Potter,  James  Parker  Samuel  Dickson  James  Parr 
John  Cochran  &  James  Cowan. 

Presbytery  was  opened  by  Mr.  Laird  with  a  discourse  on  the  subject 
appointed  him  at  our  last  meeting. 

P.b.y  proceeded  to  the  choice  of  a  Moderator  and  Clk  for  the  ensu- 
ing year  Mr.  Power  was  chosen  Moderator  and  Mr.  Swan  Clerk. 
The  Revd.  Mr.  John  Black  a  member  of  the  Presbytery  of  Carlisle  being 
present  and  invited  took  his  seat  as  a  correspondent. 

Mr.  Waddle  an  Elder  of  Unity  Congregation  appearing  in  P.b.y 
with  evidence  of  his  being  appointed  In  the  session  of  said  Congrega- 
tion to  represent  them  in  P.b.y  took  his  seat  accordingly.  Mr.  Denny 
an  Elder  of  the  Congregation  of  Pittsburgh  appeared  in  P.b.y  with  a 
commission  from  the  Session  of  said  Congregation  as  their  representa- 
tive, and  was  accordingly  admitted  to  a  seat.  Supplications  for  sup- 
plies were  brought  in  and  read  from  the  following  vacant  Congregations. 


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viz.  Bear  Creek,  Scrubgrass,  Sandy  Creek,  Concord,  Thorn's  Tent. 
Applications  from  the  following  vacant  Congregations  were  made,  viz. 
Tyrone  Morgantown  Clarksburgh  Tygarts  Valley  Middle  Town,  Union 
and  Fairfield  in  Armstrong  County  Pittstownship  and  Unity. 

Adjourned  to  meet  tomorrow  morning  by  10  OClock  at  Conrad 
Ladawicks.  Concluded  with  Prayer. 

Wednesday  October  22d. 

P.b.y  met  according  to  adjournment  Constituted  wt.  Prayer. 

Members  present  as  above — Agreeably  to  order  the  minutes  of  the 
last  session  were  read. 

P.b.y  proceeded  to  consider  the  discourse  delivered  by  Mr.  Laird  and 
also  to  examine  him  on  Church  history  and  discipline  and  agreed  to 
sustain  the  whole  as  parts  of  trial. 

P.b.y  proceeded  to  the  ordination  of  Mr.  Francis  Laird  and  did  by 
the  imposition  of  hands  fasting  and  Prayer  solemnly  ordain  him  to  the 
holy  office  of  the  Gospel  ministry.  Mr.  Laird  did  then  take  his  seat 
as  member  his  Elder  is  Mr.  Rough.  Mr.  Steel  appeared  before  P.b.y 
and  expressed  a  desire  of  being  re-examined  in  order  to  their  satisfaction. 
P.b.y  accordingly  proceeded  to  examine  him  on  his  experimental  ac- 
quaintance with  religion  his  knowledge  of  Church  history  and  discipline 
and  received  such  satisfaction  as  induced  them,  upon  his  having  adopted 
our  standards  of  doctrine  discipline  and  Government  and  promising 
subjection  to  the  P.b.y  in  the  Lord  to  take  him  on  probation. 

Mr.  Steel  was  appointed  to  deliver  a  discourse  at  our  next  meeting 
on  1.  Cor.  2.  14.     Adjourned  to  meet  tomorrow  morning  at  7,  O'Clock. 

Concluded  with  Prayer. 

Thursday  October  23d. 
P.b.y  met  according  to  adjournment     Constituted  with  Prayer. 
Members  present  as  above  agreeably  to  order  the  minutes  of  the  last 
session  were  read. 

Mr.  Power  was  appointed  to  supply  one  day  at  Pittsburgh  one  day  discretion- 
ary as  to  time,  and  at  Union  town  the  1st.  Sab.  of  April. 

Mr.  Dunlap — at  Union  Town  the  4th.  Sab  of  Nov.  at  Tyrone  the  1st.  Sab  of 
April. 

Mr.  Henderson — at  Wheat  field  the  1st.  Sab.  of  Nov.  at  Fairfield  the  4th. 
Sab  of  November. 

Mr.  Jennings — at  Morgan  Town  the  3d.  Sab  of  Nov.  and  one  Sab.  discretion- 
ary as  to  time  and  place. 

Mr.  McPherrin — at  Tyrone  the  3d.  Sabbath  of  November  and  one  Sab.  dis- 
cretionary  as  to  time  and  place. 


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Mr.  Porter — at  Bear-Creek  the  4th.  Sabbath  of  November  and  at  Scrubgrass  the 
1st.  Sab.  of  December. 

Mr.  Hill — at  Brush  Vally  the  4th.  Sab.  of  Nov.  at  quemahoning  the  1st.  Sab. 
of  April. 

Mr.  Swan — at  Pitts  township  the  4th.  Sab.  of  Nov.  at  Middlesex  the  1st.  Sab. 
of  April. 

Mr.  Smith — at  Sandy  Creek  one  Sab.  and  another  at  Morgan  Town  both  dis- 
cretionary as  to   time. 

Mr.  Adams— at  Middle  Town  tho  4th.  Sab.  of  Nov.  at  Sandy-Creek  the  1st. 
Sab.  of  April. 

Mr.  Laird— at  Thorn  Ridge  the  4th.  Sab.  of  Nov.  and  at  Concord  the  follow- 
ing Sab. 

Mr.  Moorhead  was  appointed  to  supply  at  Scrubgrass  two  thirds  of  his  time, 
the  remainder  at  discretion  until  our  Spring   meeting 

Mr.  Steel  was  appointed  to  supply  at  Pittsburgh  until  our  spring  meeting  ex- 
cept one  Sab.  at  Pitt  Township  discretionary  as  to  time,  and  two  others  north- 
West  of  the  Allegany  River  discretionary  as  to  time  and  the  particular  place. 

Special  application  was  made  by  the  commissioners  from  Unity  Con- 
gregation for  Mr.  Black's  being  permitted  to  officiate  in  said  Congre- 
gation and  Greensburgh  as  a  stated  supply  until  our  Spring  meeting 
which  was  granted. 

A  reference  from  the  Session  of  Mount  pleasant  Congregation  re- 
specting a  difference  between  John  Latta  and  Moses  Latta  was  laid 
before  the  P.b.  y.  Upon  an  investigation  of  the  business  The  P.b.y  con- 
sidered it  to  be  their  duty  to  propose  an  accommodation  to  the  parties. 
the  result  of  which  was  that  a  friendly  understanding  and  agreement 
took  place  between  them.  Moses  Latta  acknowledged  that  he  had 
acted  under  the  influence  of  mistaken  Ideas,  and  the  character  of 
John  Latta  appeared  to  stand  Clear. 

A  reference  from  the  session  of  Bethel  Congregation  respecting  an 
accusation  brought  by  a  certain  James  Wilkins  against  John  Allison 
a  member  of  the  Session  of  said  Congregation  wherein  he  charges  him 
viz.  John  Allison  with  a  lie.  P.b.y  after  receiving  all  the  Testimony 
they  could  obtain  with  respect  to  the  matter,  are  unanimously  of  the 
opinion  that  the  charge  of  James  Wilkins  against  John  Allison  remains 
unsupported. 

The  following  sums  were  brought  in  for  the  support  of  Commission- 
ers to  the  ( ien.   Ass.   \  i/ 

from  Little  Redstone  11  3 

£   S   D  £  S  D 

from  Ebenezer  on  15. lick    -18-3  From  Sawickley               1-2-  6 

broin  Long  Run                   -5-ioj/.  From  Puckety                  1-2-10 
From  Rehoboth                      1.5     - 


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The  following  sums  were  brought  in  for  the  support  of  Missionaries 
viz 

;£SD.  £SB 

From  Congruity  2-4-4.        From  Sawickley  1-  2-  6 

From  Long  Run  4-2-0^      From  Salem-  3-  3-  9. 

Mr.  Boyd  brought  in  and  read  an  homily  and  Presbyterial  exercise 
on  the  subjects  appointed  him  at  our  last  meeting,  which  were  sus- 
tained as  parts  of  trial.  Mr.  Boyd  was  appointed  to  deliver  a  lecture 
at  our  next  meeting  on  the  68  Psalm  from  the  i7th-2i  verses  in- 
clusive. 

Adjourned  to  meet  at  Congruity  the  4th.  Tuesday  of  December  next 

Concluded  with  Prayer 

Congruity  Da-ember  23^.  1800. 

Presbytery  met  according  to  adjournment 

Constituted  with  Prayer. 

Members  present  the  Revd.  Messrs.  James  Power,  John  McPherrin, 
Samuel  Porter  William  Swan  and  David  Smith.  Elders.  Messrs. 
John  Baird  Andrew  Kincaid  John  Moore  Joseph  Collins  Andrew 
Lorimer  and  John  Gwin.  Absent  the  Revd.  Messrs.  James  I  )unlap, 
Joseph  Henderson  Jacob  Jennings  George  Hill  James  Adams  and 
Francis  Laird. 

P.b.y  was  opened  by  Mr.  Boyd  with  a  lecture  on  the  subject  ap- 
pointed him  at  their  last  meeting. 

Agreeably  to  order  the  minutes  of  the  last  meeting  were  read  except 
so  far  as  respects  supplies. 

Mr.  Laird  is  now  come  and  his  reasons  for  not  coming  sooner  were 
sustained. 

A  call  from  the  United  Congregations  of  Scrubgrass  and  Bear  Creek, 
also  a  Call  from  the  United  Congregations  of  Thorn  ridge  and  Concord 
to  Mr.  William  Moorhead  were  brought  in  and  read.  P.b.y  agreed  to 
put  them  into  his  hand,  who  took  them  under  his  consideration. 

Mr.  Black  being  present  and  invited  took  his  seat  as  a  correspon- 
dent. 

Presbytery  proceeded  to  consider  the  Lecture  delivered  by  Mr. 
Boyd  which  was  sustained  as  a  part  of  trial. 

Mr.  Smith's  reasons  for  not  attending  the  two  last  meetings  of  P.b.y 
were  sustained. 

Adjourned  to  meet  tomorrow  morning  at  o'O'Clock  at  the  House  oi 
Hugh  McClerrin 

Concluded  with  Prayer. 


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Wednesday  December  24//*. 

P.b.y  met  according  to  adjournment  • 

Constituted  with  Prayer. 

Members  present  as  above.  Mr.  Robert  Wilson  an  Elder  from 
Ebenezer  Congregation  under  Mr.  Henderson's  care  being  present 
was  admitted  to  a  seat. 

Agreeably  to  order  the  minutes  of  the  last  session  were  read. 

A  supplication  was  brought  in  from  a  number  of  persons  belonging 
to  the  Presbyterian  profession  in  Pittsburgh  requesting  supplies. 

P.b.y  were  of  opinion  that  the  Prayer  of  the  supplication  cannot  be 
granted,  on  account  of  some  existing  difficulties  in  the  Congregation, 
and  with  a  reference  to  said  difficulties  agreed  that  their  next  meeting 
should  be  in  Pittsburgh. 

The  Revd.  John  Black  having  produced  a  dismission  from  the  Carl- 
isle P.b.y  with  Testimonials  of  his  being  a  regular  member  in  good 
standing  and  expressing  a  desire  of  joining  this  P.b.y  was  accordingly 
received. 

P.b.y  finding  that  Unity  Congregation  had  not  discharged  their 
Arearages  due  to  Mr.  McPherrin  did  enjoin  it  upon  said  Congn.  to 
have  them  discharged  before  their  next  meeting. 

P.b.y  proceeded  to  examine  Mr.  Boyd  on  Moral  Philosophy  and 
Divinity  whose  answers  were  sustained  as  parts  of  trial. 

Mr.  Boyd  was  appointed  to  deliver  a  discourse  at  the  next  meeting 
of  P.b.y  from  Acts  13.  26  last  part  of  the  verse.  To  you  is  the 
word  of  &c. 

Adjourned  to  meet  at  Pittsburgh  on  the  3d.  Tuesday  of  April  next. 

Concluded  with  Prayer. 

Pittsburgh,  April  21st.  1801 

P.b.y  met  according  to  adjournment     Constituted  with  Prayer. 

Members  present .  the  Revd.  Messrs.  John  Black,  James  Power, 
James  Dunlap,  Jacob  Jennings,  John  McPherrin,  Samuel  Porter,  Wil- 
liam Swan,  David  Smith  James  Adams  and  Francis  Laird.  Elders 
Messrs.  John  Miller,  James  Parr,  Hugh  McClerrin,  George  Plummer, 
John  Power,  Robert  Richey,  Michael  Rough,  and  andrew  Lorimer. 

Absent  the  Revd.  Messrs.  Joseph  Henderson  and  George  Hill. 

P.b.y  was  opened  by  Mr.  Black  with  a  sermon  on  Gal.  4.  19. 

Agreeably  to  order  the  minutes  of  the  last  meeting  were  read. 

Mr.  Steel's  reasons  for  not  attending  the  last  meeting  of  P.b.y  were 
sustained. 

Mr.  Boyd  Mercer  a  member  of  the  Ohio  P.b.y  being  present  and 
invited  took  his  seat  as  a  correspondent. 


MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTON1     PRESBYTERY.  167 


A  supplication  for  supplies  from  the  Congregation  of  Sandy  Creek 
was  brought  in  and  read.  Commissioners  from  Pitts  Township  Con- 
gregation applied  to  P.b.y  for  liberty  to  supplicate  the  Ohio  P.b.y  for 
the  Revd.  Boyd  Mercer  as  a  stated  supply  the  one  half  of  his  time  for 
one  year. 

Application  was  made  by  the  Congregation  of  Pittsburgh  for  Mr. 
Steel  as  a  stated  supply  until  P.b.y  shall  finally  receive  or  reject  him. 

Application  by  the  inhabitants  of  McKee's  Port  and  its  vicinity  was 
made  for  liberty  to  supplicate  the  Ohio  P.b.y  for  one  half  of  the  Revd. 
Boyd  Mercer's  Ministerial  labours  as  a  stated  supply  for  one  year. 

Adjourned  to  meet  to  morrow  morning  at  9  O'Clock  Concluded 
with  Prayer. 

Wednesday  April  22d. 

Presbytery  met  according  to  adjournment. 

Constituted  with  Prayer 

Members  present  as  above.  Agreeably  to  order  the  minutes  were 
read. 

Mr.  Henderson  is  now  come  whose  reasons  for  not  coming  as  also 
for  not  attending  the  last  meeting  of  P.b.y  were  sustained.  His  Elder 
is  Robert  Robertson. 

P.b.y  considering  the  applications  of  Pitts  township  and  McKee's 
Port  Congregations  agreed  to  grant  them  in  connection  the  liberty 
Prayed  for.  Mr.  Steel  delivered  a  discourse  on  the  subject  appointed 
him  at  their  fall  meeting  and  P.b.y  appointed  him  to  deliver  a  sermon 
at  their  next  fall  meeting  on  Rom.  3  last,  as  further  part  of  trials. 

Agreeably  to  the  injunction  of  P.b.y  Mr.  Lorimer  a  Commissioner 
from  Unity  Congregation  produced  a  settlement  and  receipt  in  full 
from  under  the  hand  of  Mr.  McPherrin. 

P.b.y  proceeded  to  the  appointment  of  Commissioners  to  the  Gen- 
eral Assembly  When  the  Revd.  Messrs.  John  Black  and  Joseph  Hen- 
derson Ministers  and  Messrs.  John  Power  and  John  Baird  Elders  were 
appointed,  their  Commissions  were  ordered  to  be  made  out  and  signed 
by  the  Moderator  and  Ok. 

Mr.  Boyd  delivered  a  discourse  on  the  subject  appointed  him  at  the 
last  meeting  of  P.b.y  which  was  sustained  as  a  part  of  trial. 

Adjourned  to  meet  To  morrow  morning  at  9  o'clock.  Concluded 
with  Prayer. 

Thursday'  April  23 

P.b.y  met  according  to  adjournment.      Constituted  wt.  Prayer. 

P.b.y  having  received  sufficient  Testimonials  in  favour  of  Mr.  John 
Boyd  of  his  having  gone  through  a  regular  course  of  Literature,  of  his 


168  MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 


good  moral  Character,  and  of  his  being  in  the  Communion  of  the 
Church;  proceeded  to  take  the  usual  parts  of  trial  for  his  Licensure: 
and  he  having  given  satisfaction  as  to  his  accomplishments  in  Litera- 
ture: as  to  his  acquaintance  with  experimental  religion;  as  to  his  pro- 
ficiency in  divinity  and  other  studies,  the  P.b.y  did  and  hereby  do  ex- 
press their  approbation  of  all  these  parts  of  trial  and  he  having  adopted 
the  Confession  of  faith  of  this  Church;  and  satisfactorily  answered  the 
questions  appointed  to  be  put  to  Candidates  to  be  licensed  The  P.b.y 
did,  and  hereby  do  license  him,  the  said  Mr.  John  Boyd  to  Preach  the 
gospel  of  Christ;  as  a  probationer  for  the  holy  ministry;  within  the 
bounds  of  this  P.b.y  or  wherever  he  shall  be  orderly  Called. 

Applications  were  made  P.b.y  for  supplies  from  the  following  vacant 
Congregations  viz.  Thorn  Ridge,  Concord,  Bear-Creek,  Scrubgrass 
and  Unity. 

A  supplication  was  brought  in  from  Greensburgh  for  Mr.  Black  as  a 
stated  supply  one  half  of  his  time  until  fall  meeting  of  P.b.y 

An  application  from  Unity  Congregation  for  Mr.  Black  as  a  stated 
supply  two  thirds  of  his  time  until  the  fall  meeting  of  P.b.y. 

Mr.  Black  was  appointed  a  stated  supply  between  Unity  and  Greensburgh  in 
such  proportion  as  they  and  he  shall  agree  until  next  fall  meeting  of  P.b.y  and 
t<>  supply  at  Tyrone  the  4th..  Sabbath  of  August. 

Mi.   Power  was  appointed  to  supply  at  Union  Town  the  3d.  Sab.  of  June. 

Mr.  Dunlap  to  supply  at  Morgan-Town  on  the  2d.  Sabbath  of  August 

Mr.  Henderson — at  the  forks  of  Yellow  Creek  one  Sabbath   discretionary. 

Mr.  Jennings  —at  Sandy  Creek  on  the  4th.  Sabbath  of  June. 

Mr.  McPherrin — at  Concord  on  the  ^\.  Sabbath  of  June. 

Mr.  I'orter — at  Unity  Congregation  on  the  1st.  Sabbath  of  June. 

Mr.  Swan.— at  Bethel  on  the  3d.  Sabbath  of  May. 

Mr.  Hill  to  supply  at  Ebenezer  on  Black  lick  on  the  1st..  Sabbath  of  June. 

Mr.  Smith — at  Union  Town  on  the  second  Sabbath  of  August. 

Mr.  Laird  to  supply  one  day  at  discretion  both  as  to  time  and  place 

Mr.  Adams  -at  Sandy-Creek  on  the  3d.  Sabbath  of  August. 

Mr.  Boyd  wasappointed  to  supply  at  Fairfield  on  Sab.  ensuing — the  1st.  Sabbath 
of  May  at  Union — 2d.  Sab.  do.  at  Tyrone — 3d.  at  Sandy  Creek-  4th.  at  Morgan- 
Town— 5th.  at  Middle  Town  -1st.  Sabbath  of  June  at  Clarksburgh  2  and  3  in 
Tygarts  Vally-  From  thence  until  the  3d.  Sabbath  of  July  at  discretion,  on  the 
4th.  Sabbath  at  Fairfield — tst.  Sabbath  of  August  at  Union — 2d.  at  Thorn 
Ridge — 3d.  at  Concord — 4th.  at  Bear-Creek— 5th.  at  Scrubgras-—  1st.  of  Sep- 
tember at  Silver  Spring — 2d.  at  Franklin— 3d.  at  Oyl  Creek — 4th.  at  Colts  Sta- 
tion ist.  Sabbath  of  October  at  l.a  Beuf  from  thence  until  the  fall  meeting  at 
discretion. 

Mr.  Moorhead  requested  leave  of  P.b.y  to  travel  for  his  health  until 
the  next  fall  meeting,  his  request  was  granted  and  the  Clerk  was  or- 
dered to  furnish  him  with  the  requisite  Testimonials. 


MINUTES   OF     THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY.  169 


Mr.  Power  produced  a  settlement  with  his  Congregation  signed  by 
their  Commee.  from  which  it  appeared  that  they  were  in  arrears  to  him 
on  the  1  st.  [nstant  the  sum  of  two  hundred  and  thirty  one  Pounds 
twelve  shillings  and  one  penny. 

Mr.  Dunlap  represents  that  his  Congregation  were  in  arrears  to  him 
on  December  last  the  sum  of  jQ  236..  S  14.  o. 

Mr.  Henderson  states  that  he  has  not  had  a  settlement  with  his  Con- 
gregations, but,  that  in  his  opinion,  they  are  not  much  if  anything  in 
arrears. 

Mr.  Jennings  produced  a  settlement  with  his  congregation  from 
which  it  appears  that  they  were  on  the  15th.  Instant  in  arrears  to  him 
the  sum  of 

£  65-5-7- 

Mr.  Porter  produced  a  settlement  with  his  Congregation  stating  that 
they  were  in  arrears  to  him  on  the  1st..  Instant 

£  ±o..      13..      1. 
Mr.    Swan    produced  a  settlement  with   Sawickly  Congregation  by 
which  it  appeared  that  said  Congregation  were  indebted  to  him  on  the 
15th..  of  Nov..  last  the  sum  of  ,£82..   n.  o. 

Mr.  Smith  reported  that  Rehoboth  Congregation  were  indebted  to 
him  on  the  1st.  Instant  jQ  28..  2..  9 — No  settlement  with  Round 
Hill  Congn.. 

Mr.  Adams  produced  settlements  by  which  it  appeared  that  New 
Providence  Congregation  were  in  arrears  to  him  the  sum  of       S     d 

£6Z..  19..  li- 
the Congregation  of  Union  the  sum  of  S         d 

£24..     8..       2  — 
and  the  congregation  of  George's  Creek  the  sum  of  S         d 

^25..       o..       10. 
Mr.  Laird  reported  no  settlement  with  his  Congregations. 
Collections  for  Commissioners  to  the  General  Assembly  were  as  follow 

From  Mr.  Power      1-  2-6  From  Mr.  McPherrin  1-15-8 

From  Mr.  Porter-— p- 16-8  From  Mr.  Dunlap.  2-  5-5  for  2  years 

From  Mr.  Swan  — 1-15-7^  From  Mr.  Adams         1-  2-0 

From  Mr.  Laird  — 1-13-2  From  Mr.  Jennings      2-8-1 

From  Mr.  Smith  — 1-  4-4^ 

-7I^lr-  John  Wright  offered  himself  to  be  taken  on  trial  as  a  Candidate 
for  the  Gospel  ministry.  P.b.y  having  received  testimonials  of  his 
good  moral  character,  his  being  in  full  Communion  in  the  Church  and 
having  gone  through  a  regular  course  of  Literature,  proceeded  to  con- 
verse with  him  on  his  experimental  acquaintance  with  religion  and  the 


170  MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 

motives  which  induced  him  to  desire  said  office  and  having  received 
satisfaction  agreed  to  take  him  on  trials,  and  appointed  him  to  prepare 
an  exegesis  on  the  following  theme  Num  poena  a  Deo  in  reos  missa 
sit  semper  ad  eorum  reformationem  designata.  and  an  homily  on  Heb. 
xi.  TSt.  to  be  delivered  at  their  next  meeting. 

Adjourned  to  meet  at  Delaps  Creek  the  3d..  Tuesday  of  October 
next 

Concluded  with  Prayer. 

Delaps  Creek  October  20th.  1801 

P.b.y  met  according  to  adjournment    Constituted  with  Prayer. 

Members  present  the  Revd.  Messrs.  John  Black  James  Dunlap  Joseph 
Henderson  Jacob  Jennings  John  McPherrin  Samuel  Porter  George 
Hill  William  Swan  David  Smith  and  Francis  Laird. 

Elders  Messrs.  John  Allen,  William  Rose  John  Barnett  John  Richey 
and  Joseph  Pierce 

Absent  the  Revd.  Messrs.  James  Power  and  James  Adams. 

P.b.y  proceeded  to  the  choice  of  Moderator  and  Clerk  for  the  ensu- 
ing year  when  the  Revd.  John  Black  was  chosen  Moderator  and  the 
Revd.  Francis  Laird  Clerk. 

P.b.y  was  opened  by  Mr.  Robert  Steel  with  a  sermon  on  Romans 
3.  31  as  appointed  at  our  last  meeting. 

Mr.  William  Dunning  appeared  as  a  ruling  Elder  from  Pittsburgh 
Congn.  produced  a  commission  from  said  Congn.  was  received  and 
took  his  seat  accordingly.  Agreeably  to  order  the  minutes  of  last  meet- 
ing were  read.  Upon  enquiry  it  was  found  that  the  members  present 
had  fulfilled  their  appointments.  Mr.  Boyd  also  informed  P.b.y  that 
he  had  fulfilled  his  appointments. 

Adjourned  to  meet  tomorrow  morning  at  9  O'clock 

Concluded  with  Prayer. 

Wednesday  October  2 1  st. 

P.b.y  met  according  to  adjournment     Constituted  with  Prayer. 

Members  present  as  above  Agreeably  to  order  .the  minutes  of  the 
last  session  were  read. 

Mr.  James  McLane,  a  Licentiate  formerly  under  the  care  of  the 
Carlisle  P.b.y  and  Mr.  Abraham  Boyd  a  Licentiate  formerly  under  the 
care  of  the  Ohio  P.b.y  each  having  produced  a  dismission  and  Testi- 
monials of  their  good  standing  from  their  respective  Presbyteries  and 
having  expressed  a  desire  of  being  taken  under  the  care  of  this  Pres- 
bytery were  accordingly  received. 


MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY.  171 


P.b.  v  proceeded  to  examine  die  discourse  delivered  by  Mr.  Steel 
yesterday  and  did  not  sustain  it  but  agreed  to  continue  him  on  further 
trial,  and  appointed  him  to  prepare  a  discourse  on  Matt.  n.  28  to  be 
delivered  at  their  next  Spring  meeting. 

Mr.  William  McCleary  having  produced  a  certificate  of  his  being 
appointed  by  the  Congregation  of  Morgan  Town  to  represent  said 
Congregation  in  P.b.y  as  an  Elder  was  accordingly  admitted  to  a  seat. 

A  Call  from  the  United  Congregations  of  Union  and  Fairfield  to 
Mr.  John  Boyd  a  Licentiate  of  this  P.b.y  was  brought  in  and  read, 
P.b.y  agreed  to  put  Said  Call  into  his  hand  who  declared  his  accept- 
ance thereof. 

Whereas  Mr.  McPherrin  by  his  dismission  from  Unity  Congregation 
stood  related  to  Salem  Congregation  only  the  one  half  of  his  time  as 
a  stated  Pastor — and  altho  he  continued  to  labour  the  whole  of  his 
time  in  Salem  Congregation  to  which  he  was  bound  for  the  half  only, 
yet  he  was  not  under  any  explicit  or  formal  obligation — Therefore  a 
Call  from  the  said  Congregation  of  Salem  to  Mr.  McPherrin  for  the 
whole  of  his  time  was  brought  in  and  read — Pb.y  put  said  Call  into 
Mr.  McPherrin' s  hands  who. declared  his  acceptance  thereof. 

Mr.  Dunning  obtained  leave  of  absence  during  the  remaining  sessions 
of  P.b.y. 

Applications  for  supplies  were  made  from  the  following  vacancies 
viz:  Sandy-Creek,  Morgan  Town,  Tygarts  Valley,  Franklin,  Oyl 
Creek,  La  Beuf,  Wheatfield  Quemahoning  Bear-Creek,  Scrubgrass, 
Middle-Town  Clarksburgh,  and  from  Unity  and  Greensburgh  for  the 
whole  of  the  Revd.  John  Black's  time  as  a  stated  supply  until  the 
Spring  meeting  of  P.b.y;  also  an  application  was  made  by  Yellow 
Creek  and  other  Neighbouring  places  for  the  whole  of  Mr.  McLane's 
time  as  a  stated  supply  until  Spring  meeting  of  P.b.y. 

Mr.  Black  was  appointed  as  a  stated  supply  at  Unity  and  Greensburgh  until 
the  Spring  meeting  except  the  4th.  Sab  of  Nov  and  the  1st.  Sab.  of  April  at 
Summerset. 

Mr.  Dunlap  was  appointed  to  supply  at  Union  Town  the  2d.  Sab.  of  December 
at  Morgan  Town  the  2d.  Sab  of  Nov. 

Mr.  Henderson — one  day  at  discretion  as  to  time  and  place  and  at  Tyrone  the 
2d.  Sabbath  of  December. 

Mr.  Jennings  at  Sandy  Creek  one  day  at  discretion. 

Mr.  McPherrin  — at  Quemahoning  the  2d.  Sab.  of  December  at  wheatfield  the 
1st.  Sab.  of  April. 

Mr.  Porter — two  Sabbaths  discretionary  as  to  time  and  place. 

Mr.  Hill — at  Quemahoning  the  last  Sab.  of  March  at  Union  Town  the  4th.  Sab 
of  October. 


172  MINUTES    OF    Mil     REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 

Mr.  Swan  at  Tyrone  the  4th.  Sabbath  of  Nov.  one  day  at  discretion  as  t< > 
time  &  place. 

Mr.  Smith— at  Sandy-Creek  the  1st.  Sabbath  of  January,  and  one  Sabbath  at 
discretion  as  to  time  and  place. 

Mr.  Laird — two  Sabbaths  at  disci  >i  time  and  place 

Mr.  Power. — two  Sabbaths  at  discretion  as  to  lime  and  place. 

Mr.  Adams — at  Morgan  Town  the  2d.  Sal>  of  March  and  at  middletown  the 
3d.  Sabbath  of  March. 

Mr.  McLane  was  appointed  as  a  staled  supply  at  Yellow  Creek  and  the  neigh- 
bouring places  at  discretion  until  the  spring  meeting. 

Mi.  John  Boyd — at  Oyl  (reek  and  La  Beuf  each  one  Sab.  at  discretion. 

Mr.  Abraham  Bo*yd — at  Franklin  and  Bear  Creek  each   one  Sab.  at  discretion 

P.b.y  finding  that  the  Synod  of  Virginia  had  at  their  last  meeting 
erected  a  new  P.b.y  known  by  the  name  of  the  P.b.y  of  Erie  to  meet 
on  the  2d.  Tuesday  of  April  next,  on  motion  agreed  to  dismiss 
Messrs.  John  and  Abraham  Boyd  on  their  request  to  put  themselves 
under  the  care  of  the  P.b.y  of  Erie  when  it  shall  be  constituted,  in 
the  bounds  of  which  the)'  have  accepted  Calls. 

Ordered  that  the  Clerk  furnish  them  with  an  attested  Coppy  of  the 
above  minute  Mr  John  Boyd  with  a  certificate  also  of  his  licensure  and 
standing  and  Mr.  Abraham  Boyd  with  a  certificate  of  his  admission 
and  standing. 

It  appeared  That  the  Revd.  John  Black  and  Joseph  Henderson 
Commissioners  to  the  General  Assembly  had  fulfilled  their  appoint- 
ment. 

Mr.  Black  paid  in  five  Dollars  collected  from  Unity  Congregation 
for  the  support  of  Commissioners  to  the  General  Assembly.   • 

P.b.y  on  finding  that  some  of  the  members  have  raised  collections  for 
the  missionary  fund  and  that  others  have  neglected  it  do  recommend 
it  to  their  members  that  have  been  deficient  to  be  assidious  in  raising 
collections  for  that  purpose.  Collections  for  the  Use  of  the  missionary 
fund  now  received  were  jQ    S    D 

From  Mr.  Hill  2..  2..   10. 

From  Mr.  Porter  3..  4..     4^ 

From  Mr.  McPherrin  3..  9..     4. 

Adjourned  to  meet  tomorrow  morning  at  9  O'Clock 

Concluded  wt.  Prayer. 

Thursday  October  2zd. 
P.b.y  met  according  to  adjournment     Constituted  with  Prayer. 
Members  present  as  above  except    Mr  Dunning  who  had  leave  of 
absence    Agreeably  to  order  the  minutes  of  the  last  session  were  read. 


MINUTES   OF   THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY.  1 73 

Mr.  Wright  read  discourses  on  the  subjects  appointed  him  at  our 
last  meeting  which  were  sustained  as  parts  of  trial. 

Mr.  James  Guthetie  offered  himself  to  be  taken  on  trial  as  a  can- 
didate for  the  Gospel  ministry  P.b.  y  having  received  testimonials  of 
his  good  moral  character  of  his  being  in  full  communion  in  the  church 
and  having  gone  through  a  regular  course  of  literature,  proceeded  to 
converse  with  him  on  his  experimental  acquaintance  with  religion  and 
the  motives  which  influenced  him  to  desire  said  office  and  having  re- 
ceived satisfaction  agreed  to  take  him  on  further  trial  and  assigned  him 
an  exegesis  on  the  following  theme  Quomodo  miracula  probant  Scrip- 
turas  Sacras  esse  divinas — And  an  homily  on  i.  John  4.  9  to  be  deliver- 
ed at  their  next  meeting. 

Mr.  Jennings  paid  in  3$  Dollars  and  ten  Cents  Collected  from  the 
Congregation  of  Delaps  Creek  for  the  missionary  fund. 

Messrs.  McPherrin  and  Swan  Ministers  and  Messrs.  McCleary 
Pearce  Richey  and  Barnett  Elders  obtained  leave  of  absence  during 
the  remaining  sessions  of  Presbytery. 

P.b.y  assigned  Mr.  wright  a  Presbyterial  exercise  on  John  6.  44  to 
be  delivered  at  their  next  meeting. 

On  motion  ordered  that  Messrs.  Black  McPherrin  and  Hill  be  ap- 
pointed a  committee  to  prepare  a  history  of  this  P.b.y  agreeably  to  the 
order  of  the  General  Assembly  and  to  lay  it  before  the  P.b.y  at  their 
next  meeting. 

Adjourned  to  meet  at  Sawickly  on  the  3d.  Tuesday  of  April  next. 

Concluded  with  prayer. 

April  20th.  1802  Sawickly  P.b.y  Met  according  to  adjournment 
Constituted  with  Prayer 

P.b. y  was  opened  by  Mr.  Steel  with  a  sermon  on  Matt  n.  28. 
Members  present  the  Revd.  Messrs.  John  Black  James  Power  James 
Dunlap  Joseph  Henderson  Jacob  Jennings  John  McPherrin  Samuel 
Porter,  William  Swan  David  Smith  James  Adams  and  Francis  Laird. 
Elders  Messrs.  Joseph  Morrison  John  Marshal  James  Vetch,  Robert 
Taylor,  Thomas  Robertson,  John  Power,  Joseph  Hadden  Matthew 
Gordan  and  Marmeduke  Wilson. 

Absent  the  Revd.  George  Hill.  Agreeably  to  order  the  minutes  of 
the  last  meeting  were  read. 

On  enquiry  it  was  found  that  the  merhbers  present  had  fulfilled  their 
appointments  except  Messrs.  black  Adams  and  Laird,  in  one  instance 
each,  their  reasons  for  which  failures  were  sustained. 

Adjourned  to  meet  tomorrow  morning  at  9  O'Clock 

Concluded  with  Prayer 


174  MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 

Wednesday  April  2\st. 

P.b.y  met  according  to  adjournment     Constituted  with  Prayer 

Members  present  as  above 

Agreeably  to  order  the  minutes  of  the  last  session  were  read 

On  enquiry  it  was  found  that  the  following  members  had  brought  in 
Collections  for  the  use  of  the  missionary  fund.  viz.  jQ  S  d 

Mr.  Power  from  Mount  pleasant  Congregation  3-10-3 
Mr.  Henderson  from  Bethel  and  Ebenezer  Congs.  4-1 7-7 
Mr.  Adams  from  Union  Congregation  1-10-0 

Mr.  Laird  from  Poke  Run  and  Plumb  Creek        2-17-0 

P.b.y  proceeded  to  consider  the  discourse  delivered  by  Mr.  Steel 
yesterday  and  agreed  to  sustain  it  as  part  of  trial. 

Mr.  Steel  having  now  gone  through  the  several  parts  of  trial  agree- 
ably to  the  regulations  of  the  General  Assembly  for  the  admission  of 
foreign  ministers,  P.b.y  did  from  the  combined  evidence  of  the  whole 
agree  to  receive  him  as  a  member. 

Ordered  that  the  Stated  Clerk  lay  before  the  Synod  at  their  next  meet- 
ing a  Coppy  of  the  above  minute  together  with  all  the  certificates  and 
other  Testimony  on  which  Mr.  Steel  was  received. 

Mr.  Swan  paid  in  18..  D  10  C  Collected  from  the  Congregations  of 
long  Run  and  Sawickly  for  the  use  of  the  missionary  fund. 

P.b.y  proceeded  to  the  appointment  of  Commissioners  to  the  Gen- 
eral Ass.  When  the  Revd.  Messrs.  David  Smith  and  James  Adams 
Ministers  and  Messrs.  James  Flanegen  and  John  Power  Ruling  Elders 
were  appointed 

Ordered  that  their  Commissions  be  made  out  and  signed  by  the 
Modr.  and  Clk. 

An  appeal  was  brought  in  to  Presbytery  from  a  judgment  of  Plumb- 
Creek  session  by  a  certain  John  Kerr  by  which  judgment  he  conceived 
himself  agreived  P.b.y  having  duly  examined  and  considered  said 
judgment  and  the  Testimony  on  which  it  was  founded  did  confirm  the 
same. 

Applications  were  made  for  supplies  from  the  following  vacancies  viz 

From  Pittsburgh  for  Mr.  Steel  as  a  stated  supply  until  the  next  meet- 
ing of  P.b.y  Sandy  Creek  for  supplies,  From  Bethel  at  Morgan  Town 
for  supplies  and  the  Sacrament  of  the  Lords  Supper.  From  the  United 
Congns.  of  Unity  and  Greensburgh  for  Supplies  and  for  the  adminis- 
tration of  the  Sacrament  of  the  Lords  Supper  at  Unity,  From  Tyrone 
for  supplies.  From  Bethlehem  for  Mr  McLane  as  a  stated  supply  until 
the  fall  meeting  of  P.b.y. 

Adjourned  to  meet  tomorrow  morning  at  9  O'Clock  Concluded 
with  Prayer 


MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY.  1 75 


Thursday  April  zzd. 

P.b.y  met  according  to  adjournment  Constituted  with  Prayer.  Mem 
bers  present  as  above.  Agreeably  to  order  the  minutes  of  the  last  ses- 
sion were  read 

Mr.  Adams  requested  leave  of  P.b.y  to  resign  his  Pastoral  Charge 
of  the  Congregation  of  Muddy  Creek. 

Mr.  John  Flaneken  having  appeared  as  a  Commissioner  duly  author- 
ized from  said  Congregation  informed  P.b.y  that  Muddy  Creek  Con- 
gregation were  willing  that  Mr.  Adams  should  be  dismissed  from  them. 
P.b.y  agreed  to  grant  Mr.  Adams'-  request  and  dissolved  his  relation 
to  said  Congregation. 

Mr.  Haddan  obtained  leave  of  absence  during  the  remaining  ses- 
sions of  P.b.y. 

Application  for  supplies  was  made  on  behalf  of  Muddy  Creek  Con- 
gregation. 

Mr.  Power  produced  a  settlement  with  Mountpleasant  Congregation 
by  which  it  appeared  that  said  Congn.  were  indebted  to  him  on  the 
1  st.  instant  £  223..  S  4..  D  8. 

Mr.  Jenning  reported  no  settlement. 

Mr.  Henderson  reported  that  the  Congregations  of  Ebenezer  and 
Bethel  were  clear  with  him  on  the  1st.  of  last  June. 

Mr.  Porter  produced  a  settlement  with  the  Congregation  of  Con- 
gruity  whereby  it  appeared  that  there  was  due  from  sd.  Congn.  on  the 
1st.  Instant  £  26..  S  6..  d  7 

Mr.  McPherrin  produced  a  settlement  with  the  Congregation  of 
Salem  whereby  it  appeared  that  there  was  due  from  said  Congn.  the 
1  st.  Instant  £  29..-S  io..-d  3. 

Mr.  Swan  produced  a  settlement  with  his  Congregation  whereby  it 
appeared  that  there  was  due  on  the  15th.  of  Nov.  last  from  Long  Run 
Congregation  £  86..  S  6.  D  6.  and  from  Sawickly  £  82..   S  14..  d  o 

Mr.  Adams  produced  a  settlement  with  Union  Congregation  where- 
by it  appeared  that  there  was  due  to  him  from  said  Congregation  on 
the  20th.  of  October  last  the  sum  of  £  21..  S  17..  d  7. 

Mr.  Smith  produced  a  settlement  with  his  Congregations  whereby 
it  appeared  there  was  due  to  him  on  the  1st.  Instant  from  Rehoboth 
Congregation  the  Sum  of  £  35..  S  4. .  d  $}4  and  from  Round  Hill 
Congn.  £  58- S  14..  d  7 

Mr.  Laird  reported  that  there  was  due  to  him  on  the  8th.  Instant 
from  Poke  Run  Congregation  about  the  sum  of  £  28-  6-  o  and  from 
Plumb  Creek  £56..  o..  o 

Mr.  Dunlap  reported  no  settlement  between  him  and  his  Congn. 


176  MINUTES    OF     THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 

P.b.y  enjoined  it  on  the  Congregation  of  Muddy  Creek  to  satisfy 
Mr.  Adams  with  respect  to  the  arrearages  due  him  and  make  rej)ort 
at  our  next  meeting. 

The  Committee  appointed  to  prepare  a  draught  of  the  history  of  this 
P.b.y  agreeably  to  the  requisition  of  the  General  Assembly  produced  a 
draught  accordingly  which  after  some  corrections  was  adopted  and 
ordered  to  be  signed  by  the  stated  Clerk  and  transmitted  to  the  Gen- 
eral Assembly  at  their  next  meeting  by  the  Commissioners  of  this  P.b.y 
to  that  body. 

P.b.y.  finding  that  several  Congregations  are  considerably  in  arrears 
to  their  respective  Pastors  did  recommend  and  enjoin  it  on  all  those 
who  are  in  this  predicament  to  be  punctual  and  speedy  in  discharging 
such  arrearages  and  thereby  prevent  those  evils  which  may  be  ex- 
pected to  arise  from  such  delinquencies.  Ordered  that  a  Coppy  of  the 
above  minute  be  transmitted  to  the  Eldership  of  the  Congregations  (if 
Mount  pleasant,  Laurel  Hill,  Dunlaps  Creek,  Long  Run,  Sawicklv 
Round  Hill,  Fairfield  and  Dunnegal  and  that  said  Congregations  ap- 
pear by  their  Commissioners  at  the  fall  meeting  and  satisfy  P.b.y  with 
respect  to  their  compliance  with  said  injunction 

P.b.y  appointed  Messrs.  Mc. Pherrin  and  Smith  as  a  committee  to 
settle  with  the  treasurer  and  make  report  at  their  next  meeting. 

Mr.  Black  informed  P.b.y  that  he  declined  to  officiate  as  a  stated 
supply  at  Unity  and  Greensburgh — expressed  a  purpose  to  travel  -and 
requested  that  he  might  be  furnished  with  regular  Testimonials,  and 
exercise  his  ministry  at  discretion  until  the  fall  meeting  of  P.b.y, 
Which  was  granted. 

Mr.  Power  was  appointed  to  supply  at  Union  Town  the  3d.  Sab.  of  May  at 
Tyrone  the  3d.  Sal),  of  August. 

Mr.  Dunhip — at  Tyrone  the  1st.  sab.  of  June  at  Muddy  Creek  the  2d.  sab.  of 
August. 

Mr.  Henderson  to  supply  one  sabbath  at  discretion  as  to  time  and  place  the 
2d.  Sabbath  of  October  at  Summerset. 

Mr.  Jennings  at  Muddy  Creek  the  last  Sab.  of  June  at  Rehoboth  one  sab- 
bath at  discretion. 

Mr.  McPherrin  2  sabbaths  at  discretion  as  to  time  and  place. 

Mr.  Porter — to  administer  the  Sacrament  of  the  Lords  Supper  at  Unity  the  3d. 
Sab.  of  August  and  to  supply  one  Sab.  in  Greensburgh  at  discretion. 

Mr.  Swan — at  Tyrone  the  last  Sab.  of  August  and  one  Sabbath  at  discretion  as 
to  time  and  place. 

Mr.  Smith  two  Sabbaths  discretionary  as  to  time -and  place. 

Mr.  Adams  —  to  Supply  one  Sab.  at  Morgantown  and  one  Sab  at  Sandy  Creek 
at  discretion  as  to  time. 

Mr.  Laird  was  appointed  to  supply  two  Sabbaths  discretional)  as  to  time  and 
place. 


MINUTES   OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY.  177 

Mr.  Hill — two  Sabbaths  at  discretion  as  10  time  and  place 
Mr.  McLane — to  supply  at  Bethlehem  and    Yellow  Creek  until  the  fall  meet- 
ing of  P.b.y. 

Mr.  Henderson  paid  in  S  10. .  D  4  Collected  from  Bethel  Congrega- 
tion and  j£  1..  S  5..  D  3  from  Ebenezer  for  the  support  of  Commission- 
ers to  the  General  Assembly. 

Mr.  Jennings  from  Delaps  Creek  jQ  1..  S  2..  D  6.  Mr.  Smith  from 
Round  Hill  (Rehoboth?)  £  o..  S  16..  D  10%  and  from  Round  Hill 
jQ  1..  S  10..  D  11.      Mr.   McPherrin  from  Salem  £  o..  S  12..  D  4^ 

Mr.  Gutherie  read  the  discourses  assigned  him  at  our  last  meeting 
which  were  sustained  as  parts  of  trial. 

Mr.  Wright  read  a  discourse  on  the  subject  assigned  him  at  the  last 
meeting  of  P.b.y  which  was  sustained  as  part  a  of  trial. 

P.b.y  proceed(ed)  to  examine  Messrs.  Gutherie  and  Wrigh(t)  on 
the  Latin  and  Greek  Languages  and  agreed  to  sustain  the  specimen 
which  they  gave  of  their  acquaintance  as  a  part  of  trial. 

P.b.y  appointed  Mr.  Wrigh(t)  a  lecture  on  1.  John  1st.  Chapter 
and  Mr.  Gutherie  a  Presbyterial  exercise  on  Heb.  2d  Chapter  2d. 
verse  first  Clause  to  be  delivered  at  their  next  meeting. 

Adjourned  to  meet  at  Salem  on  the  4th  Tuesday  of  June  next  Con- 
cluded with  Prayer. 

Salem,  June  22d.  1802 

P.b.y  met  according  to  adjournment  Constituted  with  Prayer 

P.b.y  was  opened  by  Mr.  Wright  w7ith  a  discourse  on  the  subject 
appointed  him  at  their  last  meeting. 

Members  present  the  Revd.  Messrs.  John  Black,  James  Power, 
James  Dunlap,  John  McPherrin,  Samuel  Porter,  George  Hill  William 
Swan  and  Francis  Laird.  Elders  Messrs.  John  Donaughy  Thomas 
Armstrong  John  Taylor  and  Joseph  Ogdon. 

Absent  the  Revd.  Messrs.  Joseph  Henderson,  Jacob  Jennings  David 
Smith  and  James  Adams. 

Agreeably  to  order  the  minutes  of  the  last  sessions  were  read,  except 
so  far  as  respects  supplies. 

Mr.  Hills  Reasons,  for  not  attending  the  last  meeting  of  P.b.y  were 
sustained. 

P.b.y  proceeded  to  consider  the  discourse  delivered  by  Mr.  Wright 
and  agreed  to  sustain  it  as  a  part  of  trial. 

Mr.  Gutherie  read  a  discourse  on  the  subject  assigned  him  at  the 
last  meeting  of  P.b.y  which  was  sustained  as  part  of  trial. 

The  following  sums  were  paid  into  the  hands  of  the  treasurer  for  the 
support  of  Comissioners  to  the  General  Assembly  viz  by  Mr.  Power 
Collected  from  Mount  pleasant  Congn.  £2..  S  9. .  D  6 


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£     S     D  £    S     D 

Mr.  Hill  from  fairfield        t..   10..  o       and  from  Dunnegal — o..  15..  o. 

Mr.  Laird  from  Poke  Run  1..  3..  6j/>     and  from  Plumb  Creek  1..    2..  6. 

Mr.  Swan  from  Long  Run   o..  17..  9      and  from  Sawickly     o..  17..  1. 

Adjourned  to  meet  tomorrow  morning  by  9  O'Clock     Concluded 

with  Prayer. 

Wednesday  June  the  23d. 
P.b.y  met  according  to  adjournment  Constituted  with  Prayer. 

Members  Present  as  above  Agreeably  to  order  the  minutes  of  the 
last  session  were  read. 

The  Committe  appointed  to  settle  with  the  Treasurer  reported  that, 
after  all  demands  were  satisfyed,  there  remained  a  ballance  in  the 
hands  of  the  Treasurer  of  j£  4..  S  4..  D  o^. 

Messrs.  Robert  MGarraugh  and  James  Galbreath  appeared  and  of- 
fered themselves  to  be  taken  on  trial  for  the  Gospel  ministry.  P.b.y 
having  found  upon  enquiry  that  they  had  gone  through  a  regular 
course  of  Literature  and  having  received  sufficient  Testimonials  of 
their  good  moral  character  and  of  their  being  in  the  communion  of  the 
Church  proceeded  to  converse  with  them  respecting  their  experimental 
acquaintance  with  religion  and  the  motives  exciting  them  to  desire  the 
sacred  office  of  the  Gospel  ministry  and  having  proposed  some  cases  of 
Conscience  did  upon  the  whole  agree  to  receive  them,  on  further  trial. 

P.b.y  appointed  Mr.  Galbraith  to  prepare  an  Exegesis  on  the  fol- 
lowing theme  viz  Nun  foedus  operis  Cum  Adamo  solo  an  etiam  cum 
Eva  pactum  fuit,  and  Mr.  MGaraugh  an  Exegesis  also  on  this  theme, 
Nura  doctrina  particularis  electionis  in  Sacris  Scripturis  fundamentum 
habet;  both  to  be  read  at  their  next  meeting. 

P.b.y  proceeded  to  examine  Messrs.  Gutherie  and  Wright  on  Nat- 
ural Philosophy  and  some  length  in  Theology  and  agreed  to  sustain 
the  specimens  which  they  gave  of  their  acquaintance  therein  as  a  part 
of  trial. 

P.b.y  appointed  Mr.  Wright  to  prepare  a  popular  Sermon  on  John 
C  3.  V  16  and  Mr.  Gutherie  to  prepare  a  Lecture  on  Rev.  3.  Chapter 
7  last  verses  both  to  be  delivered  at  their  next  meeting. 

Mr.  William  Moorhead  expressed  a  purpose  to  travel  out  of  the 
bounds  of  P.b.y  and  requested  to  be  furnished  with  requisite  Testi- 
monials which  was  granted 

Adjourned  to  meet  at  Fairfield  on  the  3d.  Tuesday  of  October  next. 
Concluded  with  Prayer. 

Fairfield  Tuesday  October  jg///  1802 

P.b.y  met  according  to  adjournment  Constituted  with  prayer.  Mem- 
bers  present  the    Revd.  Messrs.    James  Power.   James  Dunlap,    Jacob 


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Jennings,  Samuel  Porter,  Robert  Steel,  George  Hill,  William  Swan 
and  David  Smith.  Elders  Messrs.  John  Jack,  James  Parker,  Robert 
Baird,  James  McKee,  Daniel  Hendricks,  James  Caldwell,  William 
Steel,  John  Brown,  Andrew  Kinkaid  and  James  Bready.  Absent  the 
Revd.  Joseph  Henderson,  John  McPherrin,  James  Adams  and  Francis 
Laird. 

P.  b.y  was  opened  by  Messrs.  Wright  and  Gutherie  with  discourses 
on  the  subjects  assigned  them  at  their  last  meeting. 

P. b.y  proceeded  to  the  choice  of  a  moderator  and  Clerk  for  the  en- 
suing year,  when  it  appeared  that  the  Revd.  David  Smith  was  chosen 
Moderator  and  the  Revd.  Robert  Steel  Clerk. 

Agreeably  to  order  the  minutes  of  the  last  meeting  were  read 

The  Revd.  John  Black  was  removed  by  death  on  the  16th  day  of 
August  last. 

The  Revd.  William  Spear  a  member  of  Washington  P. b.y  being 
present  and  invited  took  his  seat  as  a  correspondent. 

Adjourned  to  meet  tomorrow  morning  by  9  o'Clock  concluded  with 
Prayer. 

Wednesday  Oct.  20th. 

P. b.y  met  according  to  adjournment 

Constituted  with  Prayer. 

Members  present  as  above  agreeably  to  order  the  minutes  of  the  last 
session  were  read. 

Mr.  Henderson  is  now  come  his  reasons  for  (not)  comming  sooner 
were  sustained. 

Messrs.  Jennings,  Hendersons,  and  Smiths  reasons  for  not  attending 
the  last  meeting  of  P. b.y  were  sustained.  On  enquiry  it  appeared  that 
the  members  present  had  fulfilled  their  appointments  except  Messrs. 
Henderson  and  Hill  in  one  instance  each  their  reasons  for  which  omis- 
sions were  sustained. 

P. b.y  proceeded  to  consider  the  discourses  delivered  by  Messrs. 
Wright  and  Gutherie  and  agreed  to  sustain  them  as  parts  of  trial. 

A  Call  was  presented  to  P. b.y  from  the  Congregation  of  Pittsburgh 
for  the  Revd.  Robert  Steel,  which  was  put  into  his  hands  by  the  Mod- 
erator and  Mr.  Steel  declared  his  acceptance  there  of. 

The  Revd.  Boyd  Mercer  presented  a  Certificate  of  dismission  from 
the  P. b.y  of  Ohio  and  of  his  good  standing,  and  expressed  a  desire  to 
be  received  as  a  member  of  this  P. b.y.  Where  upon  P. b.y  after  due 
consideration  judged  that  there  were  existing  impediments  to  the  formal 
reception  of  Mr.  Mercer,  but  agreed  to  permit  him,  until  those  im- 
pediments are  removed,  to  itinerate  in  their  bounds,  and  recommended 


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it  to  Mr.    Mercer  as  soon  as  convenient  to  procure  the  necessary  cre- 
dentials for  his  regular  reception  to  membership. 

Mr.  Steel  requested  leave  of  absence  during  the  remaining  sessions 
of  Presbytery  which  was  granted. 

Applications  for  supplies  were  made  from  the  following  vacant  Con- 
gregations viz.  Greensburgh,  Unity,  Morgan  Town  Wheat  Field 
Bethlehem  Yellow  Creek  and  Pitts  Township 

Mr.  Bready  requested  leave  of  absence  during  the  remaining  sessions 
of  Presbytery  which  was  granted. 

Upon  enquiry  it  was  found  that  the  Revd.  David  Smith,  and  Mr 
John  Power  had  fulfilled  their  appointments  as  commissioners  to  the 
General  Assembly  P.b.y  proceeded  to  examine  Mr.  Wright  on  the 
remaining  part  of  the  system  of  Theology  also  to  examine  Mr. 'Wright 
and  Mr.  Gutherie  on  Moral  Philosophy  whose  answers  were  sustained 
as  parts  of  trial. 

Messrs.  MGaraugh  and  Galbraith  brought  in  and  read,  each  an 
Exegesis  on  the  theme  appointed  at  the  last  meeting  of  P.b.y  which 
were  sustained  as  parts  of  trial. 

Adjourned  to  meet  tomorrow  morning  at  9  O'Clock  Concluded  with 
Prayer. 

Thursday  October  21  st. 

P.b.y  met  according  to  adjournment  Constituted  with  Prayer. 

Members  present  as  above,  except  Messrs.  Steel  and  Bready  who 
had  leave  of  absence 

Agreeably  to  order  the  minutes  of  the  last  session  were  read. 

P.b.y  having  received  sufficient  Testimonials  in  favour  of  Mr.  JoJin 
Wright,  of  his  having  gone  through  a  regular  course  of  Literature;  of 
his  good  moral  character  and  of  his  being  in  the  communion  of  the 
Church;  proceeded  to  take  the  usual  parts  of  trial  for  his  licensure  : 
and  he  having  given  satisfaction  as  to  his  accomplishments  in  Litera- 
ture ;  as  to  his  experimental  acquaintance  with  Religion ;  an  as  to  his 
proficiency  in  Divinity  and  other  studies:  The  P.b.y  did  and  hereby 
do  express  their  approbation  of  all  these  parts  of  trial ;  and  he  having 
adopted  the  Confession  of  Faith  of  this  Church,  and  satisfactorily  an- 
swered the  questions  appointed  to  be  put  to  Candidates  to  be  licensed  ; 
The  P.b.y  did  and  hereby  do  license  the  said  Mr.  John  Wright  to 
preach  the  Gospel  of  Christ  as  a  Probationer  for  the  holy  Ministry 
within  the  bounds  of  this  P.b.y  or  where  ever  he  shall  be  orderly 
called. 

Mr.  Dunlap  brought  forward  a  settlement  with  Laurel  Hill  C  ongre- 
nation  whereby  it  appeared  that  said  Congregation   stood  indebted  to 


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him  a  ballance  of  ^58..  18.. 9  due  the  1st.  Day  of  December  last. 

Mr.  Hill  brought  forward  a  settlement  with  Dunnegal  Congregation 
whereby  it  appeared  that  said  Congregation  stood  indebted  to  him  a 
ballance  (of)  ^109..  4..  7^  due  the  1st.  of  April  1802. 

P.b.y  having  found  that  those  Congregations  to  which  Transcripts 
of  a  former  minute  had  been  sent,  Containing  an  injunction  to  dis- 
charge their  arrearages  to  their  respective  Pastors,  had  been  but  very 
partially  complied  with  and  with  little  effect,  did  renew  said  injunction 
and  require  that  said  Congregations  with  promptitude  and  vigor  enter 
into  and  effect  that  business,  that  thereby  evils  of  a  very  great  magni- 
tude, and  Serious  consequence,  which  are  otherwise  likely  to  ensue 
may  be  prevented,  and  that  said  Congregations  do  by  their  Commis- 
sioners satisfy  P.b.y  at  their  Spring  meeting  with  regard  to  their  Com- 
pliance with  said  Injunction. 

Ordered  that  a  Coppy  of  the  above  minute  be  transmitted  to  the 
Eldership  of  each  of  the  above  described  Congregations. 

Mr.  Power  was  appointed  to  supply  at  Union  Town  the  4th.  Sab.  of  No- 
vember. 

Mr.  Dunlap  was  appointed  to  supply  at  Morgan  Town  the  3d.  Sab.  of  No- 
vember. 

Mr.  Jennings — to  supply  one  Sabbath  discretionary  as  to  time  and  place. 

Mr.  McPherrin — to  supply  at  wheat  field  the  1st.  Sabbath  of  March. 

Mr.  Porter  to  supply  at  Pitts  township  the  5th.  Sabbath  of  October. 

Mr.  Hill— to  supply  at  Unity  the  1st.  Sabbath  of  November. 

Mr.  Swan — to  supply  at  Pitts  township  the  1st.  Sabbath  of  April. 

Mr.  Smith — to  supply  one  Sabbath  discretionary  as  to  time  and  place. 

Mr.  Adams — to  supply  at  Sandy  Creek  one  Sabbath  discretionary. 

Mr.  Laird — to  supply  at  Greensburgh  one  Sabbath  discretionary  as  to  time. 

Mr.  Steel — to  supply  at  Pitt  Township  one  Sab.  discretionary  as  to  time. 

Mr.  McLane  was  appointed  to  supply  at  Yellow  Creek  the  one  fourth  and  at 
Bethlehem  the  one  third  of  his  time  until  Spring  meeting  also  one  Sabbath  at 
Wheat  Field  and  one  Sab.  at  Stony  Creek  the  remainder  of  his  time  discretion- 
ary as  to  place. 

Mr.  Wright  was  appointed  to  supply  at  Union  Town  the  1st.  Sab.  of  Novem- 
ber, at  Morgan  Town  the  2d.  at  middle  Town  the  3d.  at  Clarksburgh  the  4th. 
Sab.  In  Tygarts  Valley  two  Sabbaths  at  Crab  Orchard  the  3d.  Sab.  of  December, 
at  Sandy  Creek  the  4th.  Sabbath  of  December,  at  Turky  foot  the  1st.  Sabbath  of 
February  at  Summerset  the  2d.  at  Stony  Creek  the  3d.  at  Wheatfield  the  4th.  ai 
Unity  the  1st.  Sabbath  of  March,  Greensburgh  the  2d.  Pitt  Township  the  3d.  at 
McKeesport  the  1st.  Sabbath  of  April. 

P.b.y  proceeded  to  examine   Messrs.  MGaraugh  and   Galbraith  on 

the  learned  Languages  whose  answers  were  sustained  as  parts  of  trial. 

Mr.  Gutherie  was   appointed   to   deliver  a  popular   discourse  at  the 


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next   meeting  of  P.b.y   on  these    words.  Now   the  just  shall  live  by 
faith  Heb.  10.  38. 

Mr.  Galbraith  was  appointed  to  prepare  an  Homily  on  Eccles.  12. 
13.  and  a  Presbyterial  exercise  on  Heb.  4..  1 1  to  be  read  at  the  next 
meeting  of  P.b.y. 

Mr.  MGaraugh  was  appointed  to  prepare  an  Homily  on  2  Cor.  5. 
17  and  a  Presbyterial  exercise  of  Rev.  22.  14  to  be  read  at  the  next 
meeting  of  P.b.y 

Adjourned  to  meet  at  Laurel  Hill  the  3d.  Tuesday  of  April  .next 
Concluded  with  Prayer. 

Laurel  Hill  April  iqth.  1803 

P.b.y  met  according  to  adjournment     Constituted  with  Prayer. 

Members  present  the  Revd.  Messrs.  James  Power,  James  Dunlap 
Jacob  Jennings  John  McPherrin,  Samuel  Porter,  George  Hill,  William 
Swan,  David  Smith  James  Adams  and  Francis  Laird.  Elders  Messrs. 
James  Holiday  Robert  Adams,  John  Barnett,  John  Sheilds,  James 
Cowan,  George  Shields,  David  Frame,  William  McCleary  and  James 
Gutherie. 

Absent  the  Revd.  Joseph  Henderson  and  Robert  Steel. 

Mr.  Steel  being  absent  Mr  Adams  was  chosen  Clerk  Pro  Tempore 

P.b.y  was  opened  by  Mr.  Gutherie  with  a  discourse  on  the  subject 
appointed  at  their  last  meeting  which  was  sustained  as  part  of  trial. 

Agreeably  to  order  the  minutes  of  the  last  meeting  were  read. 

Messrs.  McPherrin's  Adam's  and  Laird's  reasons  for  not  attending 
the  last  meeting  of  P.b.y  were  sustained. 

Upon  enquiry  it  was  found  that  "the  members  present  had  fulfilled 
their  appointments  except  Mr.  Jennings  whose  reasons  for  omission 
were  sustained. 

Mr.  Wright  also  informed  P.b.y  that  he  had  fulfilled  the  appoint- 
ments made  him  except  in  one  instance,  his  reasons  for  which  omis- 
sion were  sustained. 

The  Revd.  William  Speer  formerly  a  member  of  Washington  P.b.y 
having  produced  a  dismission  from  that  P.b.y  and  testimonials  of  his 
good  standing  requested  to  be  received  as  a  member  of  this  P.b.y. 
He  was  received  accordingly. 

A  Call  was  brought  forward  from  the  United  Congregations  of 
Greensburgh  and  Unity  for  the  Revd.  William  Speer,  which  was  put  into 
his  hands  by  the  Moderator,  and  he  declared  his  acceptance  thereof. 

Adjourned  to  meet  tomorrow  morning  at  9  OClock  Concluded 
with  Prayer. 

W i.i in ES]  1  \ v  .  tpril  20//1. 

l'.b.ymiet  according  to  Adjournment     Constituted  with  Prayer. 


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Members  present  as  above.  Agreeably  to  order  the  minutes  of  the 
last  session  were  read. 

Mr.  McPherrin  having  requested  leave  to  resign  the  Pastoral  charge 
of  the  Congregation  of  Salem,  and  it  appearing  by  Commissioners 
duely  appointed,  that  said  Congregation  was  willing  that  Mr.  McPher- 
rin should  be  dismissed:  P.b.y  agreed  to  grant  his  request. 

Mr.  Dunlap  having  requested  leave  to  resign  his  Pastoral  charge  of 
the  Congregation  of  Laurel  Hill,  P.b.y  Cited  said  Congregation  to  ap- 
pear by  their  Commissioners  at  their  next  meeting  to  shew  reasons  if 
they  have  any  why  his  request  should  not  be  granted.  Ordered  that 
a  Coppy  of  the  above  minute  be  read  in  Laurel  Hill  Congregation  by 
Mr.  Dunlap. 

Applications  were  made  for  supplies  from  the  following  vacant 
Congns — viz  Morgan  Town  Middle  Town  Pitts  township  Tygarts 
Valley,  Salem,  Summerset  Quemahoning,  Sandy  Creek,  wheat  Field, 
Monongehala  Glades,  and  Clark's  Burgh,  the  Congregations  of  Morgan 
Town  and  Salem  applied  for  the  administration  of  the  Lords  Supper. 

The  following  sums  for  the  support  of  Missionaries  were  paid  viz 
From  j£     s      D  _£    s    D 

Rehoboth  Congregation   4..  15..  o.  From  Round  Hill        2..  9..  o 

From  Fairfield  2..     7..  6.  From  Dunnegal  1..  o..  3 

P.b.y  proceeded  to  examine  Messrs.  MGaraugh  and  Galbraith  on 
the  System  of  Theology  and  also  Mr.  Gutherie  on  the  latter  part  of 
said  system  whose  answers  were  sustained  as  parts  of  trial. 

P.b.y  having  received  sufficient  testimonials  in  favour  of  Mr.  James 
Gutherie  of  his  having  gone  through  a  regular  course  of  Literature ; 
of  his  good  moral  character  and  of  his  being  in  the  Communion  of  the 
Church ;  proceeded  to  take  the  usual  parts  of  trial  for  his  licensure  : 
and  he  having  given  satisfaction  as  to  his  accomplishments  in  Litera- 
ture ;  as  to  his  experimental  acquaintance  with  religion  ;  and  as  to  his 
proficiency  in  Divinity  and  other  studies;  the  P.b.y  did  and  hereby 
do  express  their  approbation  of  all  those  parts  of  trial :  and  he  having 
adopted  the  Confession  of  Faith  of  this  Church,  and  satisfactorily  an- 
swered, the  Questions  appointed  to  be  put  to  Candidates  to  be  licensed  ; 
the  P.b.y  did  and  hereby  do  License  him,  the  said  Mr.  James  Gutherie 
to  preach  the  Gospel  of  Christ,  as  a  Probationer  for  the  holy  Ministry 
within  the  bounds  of  this  P.b.y,  or  where  ever  he  shall  be  orderly 
Called. 

The  Revd.  Messrs.  Swan,  Speer,  and  Adams  Ministers  and  Mr. 
Robert  Ritchey  Elder  were  appointed  Commission  erjs  to  attend  the 
General  Assembly  at  their  next  meeting. 


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Mr.  Power  was  appointed  to  supply  the  3d.  Sabbath  of  May  at  Long  Run  and 
the  1st.  Sabbath  of  August  at  Union  Town. 

Messrs.  Dunlap  and'McPhenin  were  appointed  to  administer  the  Sacrament 
of  the  Lord's  Supper  at  Morgan  Town  the  2d.  Sabbath  of  August — Mr.  Dunlap 
was  appointed  to  supply  at  Union  Town  the  3d.  Sabbath  of  May. 

Mr.  Jennings  was  appointed  to  supply  at  George's  Creek  the  1st.  Sab  of  June 
and  one  Sabbath  discretionary  as  to  time  and  place. 

Mr.  McPherrin  was  appointed  to  supply  at  Pitt  Township  the  4th.  Sab.  of 
June  at  Union  Town  the  3d.  Sab.  of  July  and  at  Morgan  Town  the  1st.  Sab.  of 
August. 

Messrs.  Porter  and  Hill  were  appointed  to  administer  the  Sacrament  of  the 
Lord's  Supper  at  Salem  the  2d.  Sabbath  of  June. 

Mr.  Porter  to  supply  the  4th.  Sabbath  of  April  discretionary  as  to  place. 

Mr.  Hill  to  supply  at  Unity  the  3d.  Sabbath  of  May. 

Mr.  Swan  was  appointed  to  supply  at  Pitt  Township  2d.  Sab.  of  September 

Mr.  Smith  was  appointed  to  supply  at  Sawickly  the  5th.  sab.  of  May  and  one 
Sabbath  discretionary  as  to  time  and  place. 

Mr.  Adams  was  appointed  to  supply  one  Sabbath  discretionary  as  to  time  and 
place. 

Mr.  Laird  was  appointed  to  supply  at  Greensburgh  the  4th.  Sabbath  of  May 
at  Pitt  Township  one  Sabbath  discretionary  as  to  time. 

Adjourned  to  meet  tomorrow  morning  at  9,  O'Clock  Concluded 
with  Prayer. 

Thursday  2\st. 

P.b.y  met  according  to  adjournment     Constituted  with  Prayer. 

Members  present  as  above  except  Mr.  Jennings  who  obtained  leave 
of  absence  Agreeably  to  order  the  minutes  of  the  last  session  were 
read 

Mr.  Henderson  was  appointed  to  supply  at  Salem  the  1st.  Sab.  of  June  and 
One  Sabbath  at  Wheatrield  at  discretion. 

Mr.  Steel  was  appointed  to  supply  two  Sabbaths  at  discretion  as  to  time  and 
place 

Mr  Wright  was  appointed  to  supply  at  Union  Town  on  the  1st.  Sabbath  of 
May,  at  Pitt  Township  on  the  2d.  at  Salem  on  the  1st.  Sabbath  of  July — at  Pitt 
Township  four  Sabbaths  discretionary — at  Salem  the  4th.  Sabbath  of  July— at 
Wheat  Field  on  the  1st.  Sab  of  August  — at  Summerset  the  2d.  Sab.  of  August — 
at  Turkey  foot  the  3d.  —  at  Morgan  Town  the  1st.  Sab.  of  September — at  Middle 
Town  the  2d.— at  Clarksburgh  the  3d.  and  at  Tygarts  Valley  the  4th.  Sab.  of 
Sep. 

Mr  Gutherie  was  appointed  to  supply  at  Pitt  Township  on  the  1st.  Sab.  of  May 
at  Salem  the  2d.—  at  Wheatheld  the  3d. — at  Quemahoning  the  4th. — at  Summer- 
set the  5 — at  Turkey  foot  on  the  1st.  Sabbath  of  June — at  Union  Town  on  the 
1st.  Sab  of  July— at  Morgan  Town  the  2d. — at  Middle  Town  the  y\.  at  Clarks- 
burgh the  4th.— at  Tygarts  Vally  on  the  5th.  Sab.  of  July  and  1st.  Sabbath  of 
August — at  Monongalia  Glades  on  the  2d.  Sab  of  August—  at  Sandy  Creek   the 


MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY.  1 85 

3d.  at  Turkey  foot  the  4th  and  1st.  Sabbath  of  September — at  Quemahoning 
the  2d. — at  Wheatfield  the  3d. — at  Salem  th(e)  4th.  and  at  Pitt-Township  the  1st. 
Sabbath  of  October. 

Mr.  Power  produced  a  settlement  with  Mount  pleasant  Congregation 
whereby  it  appeared  that  Said  Congregation  stood  indebted  to  him  a 
ballance  of  ^209..  7.-9  due  the  1st.  Instant. 

Mr.  Dunlap  reported  no  settlement  with  his  Congregation. 

Mr.  McPherrin  produced  a  settlement  with  Salem  Congregation 
whereby  it  appeared  that  Said  Congregation  Stood  indebted  to  him  a 
ballance  of  £iy..  9..  5  on  the  1st.  Instant. 

Mr.  Porter  produced  a  settlement  with  Congruity  Congregation 
whereby  it  appeared  that  said  Congregation  stood  indebted  to  him  a 
ballance  of  ^33..  00..  7  on  the  1st.  Instant. 

Mr.  Swan  produced  a  settlement  with  each  of  his  Congregations 
whereby  it  appeared  that  the  Congregation  of  Sawickly  stood  indebted 
to  him  a  ballance  of  ,£53.  7.  7  on  the  15th.  of  Nov.  last,  and  the 
Congregation  of  Long  Run  a  ballance  of  ^62..  5..  6  on  the  Same 
Date. 

Mr.  Smith  reported  no  settlement  with  his  Congregations. 

Mr.  Adams  produced  a  settlement  with  Union  Congregation  whereby 
it  appeared  that  Said  Congregation  stood  indebted  to  him  a  ballance  of 
,£29..  14..  6  due  the  18th.  Instant. 

Mr.  Laird  reported  no  settlement  with  his  Congregations. 

Mr.  Hill  produced  a  settlement  with  his  Congregations  whereby  it 
appeared  that  the  Congregation  of  Fairfield  stood  indebted  to  him  a 
ballance  of  ,£98..  17..  3  due  the  1st.  Instant,  and  the  Congregation 
of  Dunagal  a  ballance  of  ^134..  14..  4^  due  on  the  same  date. 

The  following  sums  were  paid  for  the  support  of  Commissioners  to 

D  C 
the  General  Assembly  viz  From  Dunlap's  Creek  Congregation     2..  38 

From  Mount  Pleasant 

From  Unity  3.    ■  From  Long  Run  1..  37 

From  Congruity 

From  Fairfield  2..  o  From  Poke  Run  1..  33. 

From  Plumb  Creek 

On  enquiry  it  was  found  that  the  injunction  to  those  Congregations 
who  were  in  arrears  to  their  ministers  any  sum  exceeding  fifty  pounds 
to  endeavour  to  have  their  arrears  discharged  as  soon  as  possible  had 
not  been  fully  Complied  with,   therefore  on  motion  resolved    that    the 


D.   C 

From  Laurel  Hill 

3- 

2..  31 

From  Union 

2. 

3-    — 

From  Long  Run 

1. 

2.    13 

From  Dunagal 

1. 

2..  0 

From  Poke  Run 

1.. 

3-     17 

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above  injunction  continue  in  force  until  the  object  thereof  shall  be  ac- 
complished. 

Whereas  Mr.  Mercer  has  failed  in  complying  with  the  expectations 
of  P.b.y  in  removing  those  impediments  which  lay  in  the  way  of  their 
receiving  him  it  is  therefore  agreed  by  P.b.y  to  forbid  Mr.  Mercer 
itinerating  in  their  bounds  longer  than  their  next  meeting  of  P.b.y 
unless  he  satisfies  them  respecting  those  difficulties;  and  request  him 
in  the  mean  time  not  to  interfere  with  those  Congns — in  which  ministers 
are  settled  in  the  execution  of  any  part  of  his  ministerial  office. 

Ordered  that  a  Coppy  of  this  minute  be  transmitted  to  Mr.  Mercer 
by  the  stated  Clerk. 

A  reference  was  brought  in  from  Poke  Run  Session  respecting  John 
Gordon  and  Agnes  his  wife  who  were  married  on  the  last  Day  of  April 
1801  and  had  a  child  born  .to  them  on  the  23d.  Day  of  October  fol- 
lowing, who  both  declared  that  the  Child  was  begotten  in  lawful 
wedlock. 

P.b.y  having  heard  all  the  testimony  before  them  and  maturely  de- 
liberated on  the  subject  were  unanimously  of  opinion  that  they  could 
not  be  admitted  to  the  destinguishing  priviledges  of  the  Church  in  as 
much  as  they  appear  to  have  been  guilty  of  Antenuptial  fornication 
until  they  give  satisfactory  evidence  of  repentance. 

Messrs.  MGarraugh  and  Galbraith  brought  in  and  read  discourses 
upon  the  subjects  appointed  them  at  the  last  meeting  which  were  sus- 
tained as  parts  of  trial. 

Mr.  MGarraugh  was  appointed  to  prepare  a  lecture  on  Isai.  6  Chap- 
ter from  the  beginning  to  the  9th.  verse  and  Mr  Galbraith  was  appoint- 
ed to  prepare  a  Lecture  on  the  4th.  Chapter  of  Malachi  both  to  be 
delivered  at  the  next  meeting  of  P.b.y. 

Adjourned  to  meet  tomorrow  morning  at  9  OClock  Concluded  wt. 
Prayer. 

Friday  2id. 
P.b.y  met  according  to  adjournment     Constituted  wt.  Prayer 
Members  Present  as  above  except    Messrs.   Porter  and  Speer  who 

obtained  leave  of  absence. 

Agreeably  to  order  the  minutes  of  the  last  session  were  read 
Adjourned  to  meet  at  Unity  on  the  4th.  Tuesday  of  June  next. 

Concluded  with  Prayer. 

Unity  June  2W1.  1803 
P.b.y  met  according  to  adjournment     Constituted  with  Prayer. 
Members  present  the  Revd.  Messrs.  James  Power,   Samuel  Porter 


.MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY.  1 87 

Robert  Steel  William  Swan  David  Smith,  William  Speer  and  Francis 
Laird. 

Elders  Messrs.  John  Baird,  John  Moore,  James  B.  Clow  William 
Finley  and  Johnathan  Doty. 

Absent  The  Revd.  Messrs.  James  Dunlap  Joseph  Henderson  Jacob 
Jennings  John  McPherrin  George  Hill  and  James  Adams. 

P.b.y  was  Opened  by  Messrs.  MGarraugh  and  Galbraith  with  dis- 
courses on  the  subjects  appointed  them  at  the  last  meeting  of  P.b.y 
which  were  sustained  as  parts  of  trial. 

Agreeably  to  order  the  minutes  of  the  last  meeting  of  P.b.y  were 
read  except  so  far  as  respects  supplies. 

The  Congregation  of  Pittstownship  requested  leave  to  present  a  Call 
to  Carlisle  P.b.y  for  Mr.  Joseph  Brady  a  Licentiate  under  their  care, 
which  was  granted.  Ordered  that  the  Clerk  furnish  the  Commissioner 
from  Pitts  Township  with  a  Coppy  of  the  above  minute. 

Mr.  James  Graham  a  Licentiate  under  the  care  of  Carlisle  Presby- 
tery presented  his  Credentials  and  requested  liberty  to  Itinerate  in  the 
bounds  of  this  P.b.y  for  some  time,  which  request  was  granted. 

Adjourned  to  meet  tomorrow  morning  at  9,  O'Clock. 

Concluded  with  Prayer. 

Wednesday  29//^. 

P.b.y  met  according  to  adjournment     Constituted  with  Prayer. 

Members  present  as  above.  Agreeably  to  order  the  minutes  of  the 
last  session  were  read. 

Mr.  Steel's  reasons  for  not  attending  the  last  meeting  of  P.b.y  were 
sustained. 

Mr.  Dunlap  is  now  come,  his  reasons  for  not  coming  sooner  were 
sustained 

A  petition  from  a  number  of  the  Inhabitants  of  Pittsburgh  Praying 
that  they  might  be  erected  into  a  different  Congregation  and  receive 
supplies  was  laid  before  P.b.y.  After  mature  deliberation  P.b.y  agreed 
to  refer  the  matter  to  Synod  at  their  next  meeting. 

Mr.  William  Jackson  a  Licentiate  under  the  care  of  Huntington 
Presbytery  presented  his  Credentials  and  requested  liberty  to  Itinerate 
in  the  bounds  of  this  Presbytery  for  some  time  which  was  granted. 

Mr.  Graham  was  appointed  to  supply  at  Tyrone  the  1st.  Sab.  of  July,  at  Laurel 
Hill  the  2d.  at  Salem  the  3d.  at  Union  Town  the  5th.  and  at  Morgan  Town  the 
2d.  Sab.  of  August. 

Mr.  Jackson  was  appointed  to  supply  at  Armagh  1st.  Sab.  of  July,  at  Salem 
the  2d.  at  morgan  Town  the  4th.  at  Middletown  the  5th  and  at  Clarksburgh  the 
1st.  Sab.  of  August. 


l88  MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 


The  following  additional  sums  were  paid  in  for  commissioners  to  the 
Gen.  Assembly.  jQ         S         D 

From  Salem  Congregation.  2     ..     2     ..     4 

From  Rehoboth. 1  5     ..     4 

From  Round  hill 1     ..     5    ..     3. 

Mr.  Swan's  reasons  for  not  attending  the  General  Assembly  were 
sustained. 

Mr.  Spear  informed  P.b.y  that  he  had  fulfilled  his  commission  to 
the  Gen.  Assembly. 

A  Commissioner  appeared  from  Laurel  Hill  Congregation  and  in- 
formed P.b.y  that  said  Congregation  consented  that  the  Pastoral  rela- 
tion between  Mr.  Dunlap  and  said  Congregation  should  be  disolved 
agreeably  to  his  request:  the  P.b.y  did  therefore  dissolve  sd.  relation. 

The  Revd.  Boyd  Mercer  appeared  before  P.b.y  produced  a  dismis- 
sion and  Testimonials  from  the  P.b.y  of  Ohio  and  requested  to  be  re- 
ceived as  a  member.  P.b.y  agreed  not  to  grant  his  request  as  he  did 
not  reside  within  their  bounds  Mr.  Mercer  having  requested  liberty 
to  preach  at  McKeesport  till  the  fall  meeting  of  P.b.y  his  request  was 
granted. 

Mr.  Laird  produced  a  settlement  with  each  of  his  Congregations 
whereby  it  appeared  that  Plumb  Creek  Congregation  stood  indebted 
to  him  the  ballance  of  jQg..  10..  6  due  the  8th.  Day  of  April  1803  and 
the  Congregation  of  Poke  Run  the  ballance  of  £$&..  2..  3  due  on  the 
same  date. 

Mr.  Smith  produced  a  settlement  with  Round  hill  Congregation 
whereby  it  appeared  that  said  Congregation  stood  indebted  to  him  a 
ballance  of  ^35..   1..  2  due  the  1st.  Day  of  April  1803. 

Messrs.  MGarraugh  and  Galbraith  were  examined  on  Natural  and 
Moral  Philosophy  whose  answers  were  sustained  as  parts  of  trial. 

Mr.  MGarraugh  was  appointed  to  prepare  a  discourse  on  Proverbs 
28th.  13th  and  Mr.  Galbraith  was  appointed  to  prepare  a  discourse  on 
John  5th.  and  40  both  to  be  delivered  at  the  next  meeting  of  Presby- 
tery. Mr.  Dunlap  requested  a  dismission  from  this  P.b.y  and  Testimo- 
nials of  his  standing  to  join  the  P.b.y  of  Ohio  his  request  was  granted 
and  the  Clerk  was  ordered  to  furnish  him  with  the  requisite  Testimo- 
nials 

P.b.y  adjourned  to  meet  at  Rehoboth  the  3d.  Tuesday  of  October 
next     Concluded  with  Prayer. 

Rehoboth  Tuesday  October  uS///.  1803 
Presbytery  met  according  to  adjournment 

Constituted  with  Prayer. 


MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY.  1 89 

Members  present  the  Revd.  Messrs.  James  Power  Jacob  Jennings 
John  McPherrin,  Samuel  Porter  George  Hill,  William  Swan,  William 
Speer  and  Francis  Laird.  Elders  Messrs.  Robert  Baird  David  Buchan- 
nan  John  Finley,  John  Taylor,  Michael  Rough,  John  Henry  William 
McClearv  and  John  Wright. 

Absent  the  Revd.  Messrs.  Joseph  Henderson  Robert  Steel  and 
James  Adams. 

The  Revd.  David  Smith  was  removed  by  Death  on  the  24th.  Day 
of  August  last. 

P.b.y  was  opened  by  Messrs.  MGarraugh  and  Galbraith  with  dis- 
courses on  the  subjects  appointed  them  at  their  last  meeting  which  were 
sustained  as  part  of  trials 

P.b.y  proceeded  to  the  choice  of  Moderator  and  Clerk  for  the  ensu- 
ing year  whereupon  Mr.  Power  was  chosen  Moderator  and  Mr.  Speer 
Clerk. 

Adjourned  to  meet  at  the  House  of  Mr.  John  Wright  tomorrow 
morning  at  9  O'Clock. 

Concluded  with  Prayer. 

Wednesday  Oct.  19 

P.b.y  met  according  to  adjournment     Constituted  with  Prayer. 

Members  present  as  above 

The  Revd.  Thomas  Robins  a  Missionary  from  the  missionary  Society 
of  the  State  of  Conecticut  being  present  and  invited  took  his  seat  as 
a  correspondant  The  Revd.  Andrew  Gwin  a  member  of  the  Presby- 
tery of  Ohio  being  present  and  invited  took  his  seat  as  a  Correspontant. 

The  Revd.  Messrs.  Jacob  Jennings  John  McPherrin  and  George 
Hill  gave  Reasons  for  their  absence  from  the  last  meeting  of  P.b.y 
which  were  sustained. 

Agreeably  to  order  the  minutes  of  the  last  meeting  of  P.b.y  and  so 
much  of  the  Spring  meeting  as  respects  supplies  were  read. 

The  Members  present  have  substantially  fulfilled  their  appointments 
and  Messrs.  Wright  and  Gutherie  fulfilled  the  appointments  made  to 
them.  Applications  for  supplies  were  ordered  to  be  made,  Whereupon 
Col.  Wm.  McCleary  for  an  appointment  of  Mr.  Gutherie  as  a  Mission- 
ary for  two  months  in  the  Southern  department  of  this  P.b.y 

A  petition  was  handed  in  from  certain  inhabitants  of  the  Town  of 
Pittsburgh  for  supplies  and  for  liberty  to  apply  to  the  Presbyteries  of 
Ohio  and  Erie  for  supplies.  The  Congregation  of  highlands  in  the 
bounds  of  the  P.b.y  of  Erie  having  obtained  leave  from  their  P.b.y 
applied  for  supplies.      P.b.y  having  considered  the  circumstances  at- 


190  MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 


tending  the  application  from  the  inhabitants  of  Pittsburgh  agreed  to 
grant  the  Prayer  of  their  petition.  A  petition  for  supplies  on  every 
Sabbath  was  received  from  the  Congregation  of  Laurel  Hill 

A  verbal  application  was  made  from  the  Congregation  of  Tyrone  for 
supplies 

The  Inhabitants  of  Turkey  Foot  petitioned  for  supplies  The  Con- 
gregation of  Salem  applied  for  supplies  and  for  the  administration  of 
the  Lords  Supper  this  fall.  Applications  for  supplies  were  made  from 
the  following  Congregations  viz.  Rehoboth  Pitts  Township  Quemaho- 
ning,  Wheatfield,  Summerset,  Round  hill  Cowanshawanack  and 
Stump  Creek. 

Mr.  McLean  informed  P.b.  y  that  he  had  fulfilled  the  appointments 
made  him  at  the  last  fall  meeting,  and  having  mentioned  the  desire 
of  the  Congregation  of  Bethlehem  that  he  should  be  continued  as  a 
stated  supply  for  one  third  of  his  time  in  that  Congregation  until  the 
next  Spring  meeting  of  P.b.y  he  was  appointed  accordingly,  the  rest 
of  his  time  to  be  employed  at  discretion.  P.b.y  with  the  concurrence 
of  two  thirds  of  their  members  reconsidered  the  decision  made  on  the 
petition  from  Certain  inhabitants  of  Pittsburgh  and  determined  that 
the  prayer  of  that  petition  can  not  now  be  granted. 

Presbytery  having  received  sufficient  testimonials  in  favour  of 
Messrs.  Robert  MGarraugh  and  James  Galbraith  of  their  having  gone 
through  a  regular  course  of  Literature;  of  their  good  moral  character; 
and  of  their  being  in  the  communion  of  the  Church:  proceeded  to 
take  the  usual  parts  of  trial  for  their  Licensure :  and  they  having  given 
satisfaction  as  to  their  accomplishments  in  literature;  as  to  their  exper- 
imental acquaintance  with  religion;  and  as  to  their  proficiency  in  Di- 
vinity and  other  Studies:  The  P.b.y  did  and  hereby  do  express  their 
approbation  of  all  those  parts  of  trial;  and  they  having  adopted  the 
Confession  of  Faith  of  this  Church;  and  satisfactorily  answered  the 
questions  appointed  to  be  put  to  candidates  to  be  Licensed;  The  P.b.y 
did  and  hereby  do  license  them  the  Said  Robert  M,Garraugh  and 
James  Galbraith  to  preach  the  Gospel  of  Christ  as  probationers  for 
the  holy  Ministry  within  the  bounds  of  this  P.b.y  or  wherever  they  or 
either  of  them  shall  be  orderly  Called.  The  Revd.  Boyd  Mercer  pro- 
duced testimonials  of  his  being  received  as  a  member  of  the  P.b.y  of 
Ohio,  and  requested  Liberty  to  itinerate  part  of  his  time  until  the 
Spring  meeting  within  the  bounds  of  this  P.b.y  which  was  granted. 

Adjourned  to  meet  tomorrow  morning  at  9  O'Clock 

Concluded  with  Prayer. 


MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY.  1 91 


Thursday  October  20th. 

P.b.y  met  according  to  adjournment 

Constituted  with  Prayer. 

Members  present  as  above  agreeably  to  order  the  minutes  of  the 
last  session  were  read, 

Messrs.  Swan  and  Laird  were  appointed  a  Committee  to  settle  with 
the  Revd.  John  McPherrin  the  Treasurer  of  this  P.b.y  for  monies  for 
missionary  purposes.  The  members  of  P.  b.  y  who  were  present  paid  each 
yid  to  the  Stated  Clerk  for  the  purpose  of  paying  for  a  Presbyterial  Book 
accidentally  lost  and  for  procuring  another  Book. 

The  Synod  of  Pittsburgh  having  appointed  the  second  Thursday  of 
December  1803  to  be  observed  as  a  day  of  Thanksgiving  for  the  out- 
pouring of  the  Influence  of  the  Divine  Spirit  on  the  Churches  under 
their  care  and  prayer  for  a  more  abundant  effusion  of  the  Spirit's  in- 
fluences the  P.b.y  recommend  that  all  their  members  respect  the  above 
appointment.  P.b.y  having  observed  a  general  regulation  on  the  sub- 
ject of  reports  adopted  by  the  General  Assembly  of  the  Presbyterian 
Church  during  their  sessions  in  May  last  contained  in  the  19th.  page 
of  the  extracts  of  their  minutes  enjoined  a  suitable  respect  to  those 
regulations  in  all  the  Congregations  under  their  care. 

P.b.y  proceeded  to  appoint  supplies  as  follow  viz. 

The  Revd  James  Power  at  Rehoboth  the  4th.  Sab.  of  Nov.  and  at  Salem  the 
4th.  Sabbath  of  March. 

The  Revd.  Jacob  Jennings  at  Laurel  Hill  the  4th.  Sab  of  Nov.  and  at  Round 
hill  the  3d.  Sab.  of  March. 

The  Revd.  John  McPherrin  at  Tyrone  the  4th.  Sabbath  of  Nov.  at  Laurel  hill 
the  1st.  Sabbath  of  December,  at  Pitt  Township  the  3d.  Sabbath  of  Dec.  at 
Highlands  the  4th.  Dc.  at  Wheatfield  the  1st.  Sab  of  January  at  Quemahoning 
the  2d.  and  at  Salem  the  3d.  Sabbath  of  January  at  Round  hill  the  1st.  Sab.  of 
February  and  at  Rehoboth  the  2d.  Do  and  to  employ  the  remainder  of  his  time 
at  discretion  until  the  next  Spring  meeting. 

The  Revd.  Samuel  Porter  at  Rehoboth  the  4th.  Sab  of  Oct.  and  2d.  Sab.  of  Nov. 

The  Revd.  George  Hill  at  Laurel  Hill  the  4th.  Sab.  of  October  and  to  admin- 
ister the  Lord's  Supper  at  Salem  the  2d.  Sab.  of  November. 

The  Revd.  William  Swan  at  Laurel  Hill  the  3d.  Sab.  of  Nov  and  at  Salem  the 
1st.  Sabbath  of  April. 

The  Revd.  William  Speer  at  Rehoboth  the  4th.  Sab  of  Octr.  &  at  Salem  the 
2d.  Sabbath  of  November. 

The  Revd.  Francis  Laird  one  Sabbath  at  discretion  as  to  time  and  the  1st. 
Sabbath  of  December  at  Highlands. 

The  Revd.  Joseph  Henderson  one  Sab.  at  Cowanshawanack  and  one  Sab  at 
Stump  Creek  at  discretion  as  to  time. 


192  MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 


The  Revd.  Robert  Steel  1st.  Sab.  of  January  at  Pitt  Township  and  one  Sab- 
bath at  discretion  as  to  time  and  place. 

The  Revd.  James  Adams  at  Sandy  Creek  the  3d.  Sab.  of  December  and  the 
2d.  Sal),  of  January  at  Union  Town. 

The  Revd.  Boyd  Mercer  to  supply  at  Wheatfield  the  2d.  Sab.  of  Nov.  at  Que- 
mahoning  the  3d.  at  Turkey  Foot  the  4th.  Sab  of  November  at  Sandy  Creek  the 
1st.  Sabbath  of  Deer,  at  Monongehala  Glades  the  2d.  Sab.  Do.  and  at  McKee's- 
port  two  Sabbaths  at  discretion. 

Mr.  Wright  was  appointed  to  supply  at  Clarksburgh  the  1st.  Sab.  of  March  at 
Middle  Town  the  2d.  at  Morgan  Town  the  3d.  at  Rehobpth  the  4th.  and  the 
following  Sab.  at  Round  Hill  and  the  remainder  of  his  time  at  discretion. 

Mr.  Gutherie  was  appointed  to  supply  as  a  Missionary  for  the  Space  of  two 
months  commencing  the  1st.  Sab  of  November  in  the  Southern  departments  of 
this  P.b.y  the  month  of  January  to  be  employed  at  his  discretion.  The  1st.  and 
2d.  Sabbaths  of  Feb.  at  Laurel  Hill  the  3d.  Sab  of  February  at  Tyrone,  the  4th. 
Sab.  of  Feb.  and  1st.  Sab.  of  March  at  Salem  the  2d.  Sab.  of  March  at  Pitt 
Township  the  3d.  at  Highlands  one  Sab.  at  Rehoboth  and  one  Do  at  Round 
hill  at  Discretion. 

Mr.  MGarraugh  was  appointed  to  supply  at  Sandy  Creek  the  5th.  Sab.  of 
October  at  Crossings  the  1st.  Sabbath  of  Nov.  at  Turkey  foot  the  2d.  at 
Summerset  the  3d.  at  Quemahoning  the  4th.  Sab.  at  Tyrone  the  1st.  Sab.  of 
December  at  Round-Hill  the  2d.  at  Laurel  Hill  the  3d.  and  at  Salem  the  4th. 
Sab.  of  December,  at  Wheatfield  the  1st.  Sab.  of  January  at  Cowanshawanack 
the  2d.  at  Stump  Creek  the  3d.  and  4th.  Sabs,  and  at  Salem  the  5th.  Sab.  of 
December  the  1st.  Sab.  of  Feb.  at  Pitt  Township  the  2d.  at  Highlands  the  4th. 
at  Morgan  town,  the  1st.  Sab.  of  March  at  Middle  Town  the  2d.  at  Clarksburgh 
the  3d.  and  4th.  at  Tygarts  Valley  the  remainder  of  his  time  at  discretion. 

Mr.  James  Galbraith  to  supply  at  Salem  the  1st.  Sab  of  Nov.  at  Cowansha- 
wanack the  2d.  at  Stump  Creek  the  3d.  and  4th.  Sabs,  of  Nov.  at  Wheatfield  the 
1st.  Sab.  of  December  at  (Quemahoning  the  2d.  at  Summerset  the  3d.  at  Turkey 
foot  the  4th.  Sabbath  of  December,  at  Round  Hill  the  4th.  Sab.  of  January  at 
Rehoboth  the  5th.  Sab.  at  Morgan  Town  the  1st.  Sabbath  of  February  at  Mid- 
dletown  the  2d.  at  Clarksburgh  the  3d.  at  Tygarts  Valley  the  4th.  Sabbath  of 
Febr.  and  1st.  Sab.  of  March,  at  Monongahala  Glades  the  2d.  Sab.  of  March,  at 
Union  Town  the  3d.  at  Laurel  Hill  the  4th.  Sab  of  March  the  1st.  Sab.  of  April 
at  Tyrone  and  2d.  Sab.  at  Pitt  Township. 

The  Committee  appointed  to  settle  with  the  Treasurer  of  this  P.b.y 
reported  that  a  ballance  of  ,£4..  4..  g)4  remained  in  his  hands  which 
was  ordered  to  be  transmitted  by  him  to  the  Treasurer  of  the  Synod  of 
Pittsburgh. 

P.b.y  adjourned  to  Meet  in  Greensburgh  on  the  third  Tuesday  of 
April  next.     Concluded  with  Prayer. 


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Greensburgh  April  17th  1804. 

Presbytery  met  according  to  adjournment  Members  present,  The 
Revd.  James  Power  Joseph  Henderson  Jacob  Jennings  John  M  Pher- 
rin  Samuel  Porter  Robert  Steele  George  Hill  William  Swan  William 
Speer  James  Adams  and  Francis  Laird.  Elders  James  Gutherie  Wil- 
liam M  Cleary  James  B.  Clow  John  Moore  Hugh  Martin  George  Cam- 
mel  James  Caldwell  John  Hamilton  Andrew  Howell  Robert  MClean 
and  Patrick  Jack.  Presbytery  was  opened  by  a  Sermon  preached  by 
Mr.  James  Graham  on  Luke  16.  16.     Constituted  with  prayer. 

A  Petition  from  the  Congregation  of  Salem  was  handed  in  by  Mr. 
Andrew  Kinkaid  for  Liberty  to  apply  to  the  Presbytery  of  Ohio  for  as 
much  of  the  time  of  the  Revd.  Thomas  Moore  as  a  supply  as  can  be 
obtained  untill  the  next  meeting  of  Presbytery  which  was  granted.  A 
Coppy  of  this  minute  was  ordered  to  be  given  to  Mr.  Kinkaid. 

Agreeably  to  order  the  minutes  of  the  last  meeting  of  Presbytery 
were  read. 

Mr.  Henderson  gave  reasons 'for  absence  from  the  three  last  meet- 
ings of  Presbytery  which  were  sustained.  Messrs.  Steele  and  Adams 
gave  reasons  for  absence  from  the  last  meeting  which  were  sustained : 
The  Members  have  generally  fulfilled  their  appointments  to  supply — 
and  reasons  were  given  in  such  cases  as  appointments  were  not  fulfilled 
— which  were  sustained.  Mr.  Wright  fulfilled  the  appointments  made 
to  him.  Mr.  Gutherie  fulfilled  the  appointments  made  to  him  to  sup- 
ply and  read  to  Presbytery  a  Report  of  the  Mission  appointed  him  in 
the  Southern  parts  of  the  Presbytery  which  gave  very  satisfactory  evi- 
dence of  his  diligence  and  success  in  that  appointment. 

Mr.  Galbraith  fulfilled  his  appointments  and  Mr.  MGauraugh  ful- 
filled his  appointments  except  in  one  Instance  which  became  imprac- 
ticable by  high  water. 

Ordered  that  Supplications  for  supplies  and  other  Papers  directed  to 
Presbytery  be  handed  in.  Calls  from  the  Congregations  of  Concord 
and  Muddy  Creek  under  the  care  of  the  Presbytery  of  Erie  were  laid 
in  for  the  Revd.  John  M  Pherrin,  Leave  having  been  Obtained  for  this 
purpose  from  said  Presbytery  and  the  Calls  being  regularly  prepared 
they  were  put  into  Mr.  M  Pherrin's  hand  for  Consideration.  Applica- 
tion was  received  by  letter  from  the  United  Congregations  of  Tygarts 
Vally  for  supplies.  A  verbal  application  for  supplies  was  received  from 
the  Congregation  of  Amity  also  from  Round  Hill  and  Rehoboth  and 
for  the  administration  of  the  Sacrament  of  the  Lords  Supper  in  each 
of  the  two  last  mentioned  Congregations. 

Application  was  made  for  supplies  and  for  the  administration  of  the 


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Sacrament  of  the  Lords  Supper  at  Morgan  Town  also  for  suppiles  at 
Middle-Town  Monongahela  Glades  Wheatfield  Sandy-Creek  and  the 
Crossings,  and  for  the  administration  of  the  Lords  Supper  on  the  2nd 
Sabbath  of  August  in  Laurel  Hill  Congregation.  Adjourned  to 

meet  tomorrow  morning  at  9  O  Clock. 

Concluded  with  prayer. 

April  \Zth  1804 
Presbytery  met  according  to  adjournment — Constituted  with  prayer — 
Members  present  as  above.  A  Letter  from  the  Revd.  Boyd 

Mercer  addressed  to  the  Moderator  of  this  Presbytery  was  taken  into 
Consideration  and  as  Mr.  Mercer  had  not  fulfilled  the  appointments 
made  to  him  and  had  preached  in  an  irregular  manner  in  Congrega- 
tions in  our  bounds  The  Revd.  Samuel  Porter  and  George  Hill  were 
appointed  to  prepare  the  necessary  information  thereupon  to  be  trans- 
mitted to  the  Presbytery  of  Ohio  and  to  report  in  the  afternoon.  Upon 
Inquiry  it  appeared  that  the  Members  had  complied  with  the  Recom- 
mendation of  the  Presbytery  to  observe  the  day  of  Thanksgiving  ap- 
pointed by  the  Synod^of  Pittsburgh. 

Mr.  M  Pherrin  produced  a  Receipt  from  the  Revd.  John  M  Millan 
for  the  payment  of  the  monies  directed  to  be  paid  by  him  to  the  Treas- 
urer of  the  Synod  of  Pittsburgh. 

Collections  for  defraying  the  expenses  of  Commissioners  to  the  Gen- 
eral Assembly  were  received  as  follows — 

from  the  Congregation  of  Congruity  '       $4.11  cts.  Salem 2.66 

Poke  Run 1.40    .  Georges  Creek     1.50  Dunnegal  1. 

Greensburgh  3-54/^  •  Long  Run,       2.25  Ebenezer    2.13 

Little  Redstone      i.86}4  •  Sawickly  1.72 

Bethel 3.0  Union 2.0  Dunlaps  Creek.      2.75 

Mr.  M  Pherrin  resigned  his  appointment  as  Stated  Clerk — where- 
upon Mr.  Swan  was  chosen. 

Mr.  James  Graham  a  Licentiate  under  the  care  of  the  Presbytery  of 
Carlisle  app(l)ied  to  be  received  under  the  care  of  this  Presbytery — 
and  having  produced  Credentials  of  good  Standing  and  fair  Character 
and  of  his  regular  dismission  from  that  Presbytery  was  accordingly  re- 
ceived. A  Call  from  the  Congregations  of  Laurel  Hill  and  Tyrone 
was  presented  to  Mr.  James  Gutherie — and  upon  Inquiry  it  appeared 
that  some  arrears  remain  due  to  the  late  Pastor  of  the  Congregation  of 
Laurel  Hill — and  the  Commissioner  Col.  Jos.  Tarrence  and  the  Elder 
Mr.  James  Parker  having  undertaken  that  a  settlement  shall  be  made 
betwixt  Mr.  Dunlap  and  that  Congregation  and  a  full  discharge  of  the 


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arrears  in  a  short  time  Presbytery  submitted  the  Call  to  the  Considera- 
tion of  Mr.  Gutherie. 

A  Call  was  also  presented  to  Mr.  James  Graham  from  the  Congre- 
gation of  Pitt  Township  which  was  put  into  his  hand  for  Consideration. 

Presbytery  proceeded  to  the  Inquiry  into  annual  Settlements.  Mr. 
Power  reported  no  settlement.  Mr.  Henderson  reported  no  settle- 
ment with  the  Congregation  of  Bethel.  Mr.  Jack  the  Elder  from  the 
Congregation  of  Ebenezer  reported  no  settlement  with  Mr.  Henderson. 
—  Mr.  Jennings  reported  no  Settlement  for  the  last  year  but  presented 
a  paper  testifying  that  JQ20  were  due  to  him  at  the  middle  of  April 
1803 -Mr.  Steele  reported  no  settlement. — Mr.  Porter  produced  a 
Settlement  with  the  Congregation  of  Congruity  Stating  jQlS-  15.  2 
to  be  due  from  that  Congregation.— Mr.  Hill  produced  a  Settlement 
wt.  the  Congregation  of  Fairfield  which  states  that  ^,103.  19.  8.  was 
due  the  13th.  of  this  Instant. — Mr.  Swan  produced  a  settlement  with 
the  Congregation  of  Long  Run  whereby  it  appeared  that  ^84.  15.  5 
was  due  to  him  on  the  15th.  of  last  Novr.  no  report  from  Sawickly 
Congregation.  — No  Report  from  the  Congregations  of  Union  and 
Georges  Creek,  nor  from  those  of  Poke  Run  and  Plumb  Creek. 

Mr.  John  Wright  requested  leave  to  Itinerate  out  of  the  bounds  of 
this  Presbytery  four  months  from  the  first  of  May  which  was  granted. 

Mr.  James  Galbraith  requested  leave  to  Itinerate  out  of  the  bounds 
of  the  Presb.y  from  this  time  untill  the  1st.  of  July  next  which  was 
granted. 

Mr.  Robert  M  Gaurraugh  requested  liberty  to  Itinerate  for  six  weeks 
in  the  bounds  of  the  Presbytery  of  Erie  which  was  granted. 

Mr.  Hill  and  Mr.  Porter  appointed  to  prepare  a  Report  on  the  Let- 
ter of  the  Revd.  Boyd  Mercer  brought  in  a  Letter  Stating  the  Inform- 
ation requisite  in  this  case  which  was  approved  and  directed  to  be 
transmitted  by  the  Moderator  of  this  Presbytery  to  the  Presbytery  of 
Ohio. 

Presbytery  appointed  the  following  supplies  viz. 

Mr.  Power  at  Round  Hill  the  4  Sab.  of  May  to  administer  the  Sacrament  of 
the  Lords  Supper. — Mr.  Henderson  at  Laurel  Hill  the  2nd.  Sab.  of  August  to 
administer  the  Sacrament  of  the  Lords  Supper. — Mr.  M  Pherrin  the  4th  Sab.  of 
April  at  Wheatfield  and  the  4th  Sab.  of  May  at  Round  Hill,  the  rest  of  his 
time  at  discretion. — Mr.  Porter  at  Rehoboth  the  1st.  Sab.  of  Septr.  to  administer 
the  sacrament  of  the  Lords  Supper. — Mr.  Hill  at  Salem  one  Sab.  at  discretion  as 
to  time  to  administer  the  Sacrament  of  the  Lords  Supper. — Mr.  Swan  at  Mor- 
'gan  Town  the  3d  Sab.  of  August  to  administer  the  Sacrament  of  the  Lords 
Supper. — Mr.  Adams  at  Morgan  Town  the  3d  Sab.  August. — Mr.  Laird  one 
Sab.  at  discretion  as  to  time  and  place. — 


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Adjourned  to  meet  tomorrow  morning  at  9  oclock. 

Concluded  with  prayer. 

April  xgth  Presbytery  met  according  to  adjournment — Constituted 
with  prayer. 

Members  present  as  above  except  Mr.  McClain  who  obtained  lib- 
erty of  absence  from  the  remaining  part  of  the  Sessions. 

Mr.  Gutherie  requested  liberty  to  Itinerate  without  the  bounds  of 
this  Presbytery  three  months  of  the  ensuing  summer  which  was  granted. 

Mr.  MClean  appeared — and  has  fulfilled  the  appointments  to  supply  made  to 
him  at  our  last  Sessions— and  was  appointed  to  supply  a  fourth  of  his  time  at 
Cherry  Hill  a  third  at  Bethlehem  the  2nd  Sab.  of  August  at  Laurel  Hill  and 
the  rest  of  his  time  at  discretion  untill  the  fall  meeting  of  Presbytery. 

Presbytery  proceeded  to  finish  the  appointments  of  supplies  as 
follows 

Mr.  Wright  at  Round  Hill  the  1st.  Sab.  Octr. — at  Rehoboth  the  1st.  &  2nd 
Sabs,  of  Septr.  at  Union  Town  the  3rd  at  Turkyfoot  the  4th.  at  Summerset  the 
5th  Sab.  of  Septr. 

Mr.  M  Gauraugh  at  Cowanshawanick  the  4th  Sab.  of  April,  at  Stump  Creek 
the  5th — at  Amity  the  1.  Sab.  of  May — at  Round  Hill  the  2nd — at  Quemma- 
honing  the  3rd — Summerset  the  3rd  Sab.  of  July — at  Turky  foot  the  4th  at  the 
Crossings  the  5th. — at  Sandy  Creek  the  1st.  Sab.  of  August — at  Crab  Orchard 
the  2nd — at  Monongahela  Glades  the  4th — at  Tygarts  Vally  the  2nd  &  3rd  Sab.s 
Septemr. — at  Moigan  Town  the  4th — at  Round  Hill  the  5th — The  rest  of  his 
time  at  discretion. 

Mr.  Galbraith  at  Round  Hill  the  1st.  Sab.  of  July— at  Rehoboth  the  2nd— at 
Laurel  Hill  the  3rd — at  Tyrone  the  4th — at  Round  Hill  the  1st.  Sab.  of  August — 
at  Rehoboth  the  2nd  —at  Union  Town  the  3rd-  at  Laurel  Hill  the  4th — at  Mor- 
gantown  the  1st.  Sab.  Septr. — at  Middletown  the  2nd — at  Clarksburgh  the  3rd 
— at  Tygarts  Valley  the  4th. 

Mr.  Adams  was  appointed  to  supply  the  vacancies  south  of  Morgantown  3 
Sabs,  at  discretion. 

Mr.  Graham  declared  his  acceptance  of  the  Call  which  was  put  into 
his  hand  yesterday. 

Presbytery  agreed  to  meet  at  Pitt  Township  on  the  3d.  Tuesday  of 
Octr.  next  and  to  Ordain  and  Install  Mr.  Graham  in  that  Congrega- 
tion should  the  way  be  clear  and  Mr.  Power  was  appointed  to  preach 
the  sermon  and  Mr.  Speer  to  give  the  Charge  on  that  occation.  Pres- 
bytery appointed  Mr.  Graham  to  prepare  and  preach  a  sermon  on  Rev. 
10..  5.  6  at  the  opening  of  Presbytery  as  a  part  of  his  trials  for  ordi- 
nation. 

On  Inquiry  being  made   whether  Presbytery  would  agree  to  recon- 


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sider  a  Reference  formerly  decided  up  from  the  Session  of  Poke  Run 
Congregation  relating  to  the  Legitimacy  of  a  Child  prematurely  born — 
It  was  agreed  to  reconsider  the  subject  at  the  next  sessions  of  Presby- 
tery. 

The  Revd.  Jacob  Jennings  and  the  Revd.  Robert  Steele  were  ap- 
pointed Commissioners  to  represent  this  Presbytery  in  the  next  Gen- 
eral Assembly  of  the  Presbyterian  Church  and  Commissions  were 
furnished  to  them  accordingly. 

Presbytery  adjourned  to  meet  in  the  Congregation  of  Pitt-Township 
on  the  3.d  Tuesday  of  Octr.  next.  Concluded  with  prayer. 

Unity  July  \th  1804 

Presbytery  met  upon  a  special  Call  from  the  Moderator  agreeably 
to  the  Regulations  providing  for  such  cases — and  was  opened  by  a 
sermon  preached  by  the  Revd.  Thomas  Moore  from  Luke  13  Chapr. 
latter  part  of  the  34  ver. — Constituted  with  prayer. 

Present  the  Revd.  Messrs.  James  Power,  John  MPherrin,  Samuel 
Porter  and  William  Speer.  Elders  Messrs.  Andrew  Allison  James 
MKee  John  Baird  and  John  Barnett. — Absent  the  Revd.  Messrs 
Joseph  Henderson,  Jacob  Jennings,  Robert  Steele,  George  Hill, 
William  Swan,  James  Adams  and  Francis  Laird. 

The  Revd.  Thomas  Moore  produced  a  Certificate  of  good  Standing 
and  regular  dismission  from  the  Presbytery  of  Ohio  and  having  sig- 
nified his  desire  to  be  received  as  a  Member  of  this  Presbytery — he 
was  according  received. 

A  Call  from  the  Congregation  of  Salem  was  laid  in  for  the  Revd. 
Thomas  Moore  which  was  put  into  his  hand  and  accepted  by  him. 

Adjourned. — Concluded  with4 prayer. 

The  Synod  examined  and  approved  these  Records  thus  far,  1804 

Saml  Porter  Mod, 

Pitt  Township  Church  Octr.  16th  1804 

Presbytery  met  according  to  adjournment. 

Constituted  with  Prayer. — 

Members  present  the  Revd.  Messieurs  James  Power,  Samuel  Porter, 
Robert  Steele,  William  Swan,  Thomas  Moore  and  Francis  Laird — 
Elders,  David  Buchannon,  Matthew  Turner,  James  Parr,  Robert 
Cowan,  Andrew  Brown  and  Samuel  Findley. — Absent  the  Revd. 
Messieurs  Joseph  Henderson,  Jacob  Jennings,  John  MPherrin,  George 
Hill  and  James  Adams. 

Presbytery  was  opened  by  Mr.  Graham  with  a  sermon  on  the  subject 


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appointed  him  at  their  last  Spring  meeting  ;  which  was  sustained  as  a 
part  of  trial. — 

Presbytery  proceeded  to  the  Choice  of  a  Moderator  &  Clerk  for  the 
insuing  year  ;  whereupon  Mr.  Porter  was  chosen  Moderator  and  Mr. 
Moore  Clerk. 

A  Letter  from  the  Revd.  John  MPherrin  to  the  Moderator  of  Pres- 
bytery informing  him  that  he  had  agreed  to  settle  in  those  Congrega- 
tions from  which  he  had  received  a  Call,  and  requesting  a  Dismission 
&  Testimonials  in  order  to  his  Joining  the  Presbytery  of  Erie,  was 
read;  and  his  Request  granted;  and  Mr.  MPherrin  is  hereby  recom- 
mended as  a  Member  in  good  standing.  The  Clerk  was  ordered  to 
furnish  him  with  a  Coppy  of  this  minute. 

A  Petition  from  a  number  of  the  Inhabitants  of  Pittsburgh  styling 
themselves  the  second  Presbyterian  Congregation  of  Pittsburgh,  pray- 
ing for  liberty  to  supplicate  the  Presbyteries  of  Ohio  and  Erie  for  sup- 
plies was  read ;  and  Presbytery  finding  that  the  Judgement  of  Synod  in 
favour  of  the  Petitioners  having  supplies  granted  to  them,  and  which 
was  protested  against,  and  apealed  from  by  Mr.  Steele  and  the  Elders 
and  Trustees  of  the  Incorporate  Presbyterian  Congregation  of  Pitts- 
burgh, was  confirmed  by  the  General  Assembly,  did  grant  their  Re- 
quest.— Adjourned  to  meet  tomorrow  morning  at  9  OClock, 

concluded  with  prayer. 

Octr..  17  th 

Presbytery  met  according  to  adjournment. 

Constituted  with  Prayer. 

Members  present  as  above.  Agreeably  to  order  the  minutes  of  the 
last  session  were  read.  Mr.  Moore  requested  leave  of  absence  during 
the  remaining  sessions  of  Presbytery  which  was  granted.  Presbytery 
proceeded  to  examine  Mr.  Graham  on  his  acquaintance  with  experi- 
mental Religion,  Theology,  Church  History  and  Discipline,  whose 
answers  were  sustained  as  parts  of  Trial. 

Agreeably  to  order  the  Minutes  of  the  last  Stated  meeting  together 
with  those  of  a  subsequent  Pro-re-nata  meeting  of  Presbytery  were  read. 
Upon  inquiry  it  was  found  that  the  Members  present  had  fulfilled  the 
appointments  made  to  them  at  the  last  spring  meeting. 

A  Letter  from  the  secretary  of  the  Corporation  of  the  Widow's  Fund, 
directed  to  the  Moderator  of  Presbytery  was  read  :  and  Presbytery  di- 
rected its  members  to  pay  a  proper  attention  to  that  matter. 

A  letter  from  the  Revd.  Dr.  Ashbel  Green  a  member  of  the  stand- 
ing Committee  of  Missions  of  the  General  Assembly,  with  regard  to 
the  gratuitous  distribution  of  Religious  Books  in  the  hands  of  said  Com- 


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mittee,  was  read:  the  Consideration  of  which  was  posponed  by  Pres- 
bytery until  their  next  spring  meeting. 

Mr..  Gutherie  declared  his  acceptance  of  the  Call  put  into  his  hands 
by  Presbytery  from  the  Congregations  of  Laurel  Hill  and  Tyrone. 

Mr.  Findley  the  Commissioner  and  Elder  from  Laurel  Hill  Congre- 
gation informed  Presbytery  that  Col.  Joseph  Terrence  and  Mr.  James 
Hallody  had  attempted  a  final  settlement  with  Mr.  Dunlap  but  could 
not  effect  it ;  and  therefore  requested  a  Committee  of  Presbytery  to 
assist  in  that  business,  which  Request  was  granted  ;  and  Presbytery 
did  accordingly  appoint  the  Revd.  Messieurs  James  Power  and  George 
Hill  with  Mr.  John  Wright,  Elder  a  Committee  to  assist  in  said  set- 
tlement, and  to  meet  at  Laurel  Hill  Meeting  House  on  the  third  Tues- 
day of  December  next. 

A  Letter  from  the  Revd.  James  Dunlap  relative  to  the  above  matter 
was  read,  and  Presbytery  ordered  a  coppy  of  the  above  minute  to  be 
Transmitted  to  Mr.  Dunlap  with  a  particular  Request  that  he  would 
be  punctual  in  attending  the  Committee  at  their  meetting  as  above 
stated. 

Mr.  Speer,  by  letter,  requested  permission  from  Presbytery  to  itiner- 
ate for  six  months  without  their  bounds,  and  the  necessary  Testimon- 
ials in  such  cases:  also  that  supplies  might  be  granted  to  his  Congre- 
gations during  his  absence ;  which  was  granted. 

Adjourned  to  meet  tomorrow  morning  at  9  Oclock. 

Concluded  with  prayer. 

Odr.  18 

Presbytery  met  according  to  adjournment.     Constituted  with  prayer. 

Members  present  as  above  except  Mr.  Moore  who  had  leave  of  ab- 
sence.    Agreeably  to  order  the  minutes  of  the  last  session  were  read. 

Applications  for  supplies  were  made  by  the  following  Congregations. 
viz.  Unity,  Greensburgh,  Licking  Creek,  Concord,  Tygarts  Valley, 
second  Congregation  of  Pittsburgh,  Turkeyfoot,  Rehoboth,  Round 
Hill,  Middle  Town,  Clarksburgh,  Cowanshawanick  Breadies  Settle- 
ment, Summerset,  Quemahoning,  Wheatfield,  Crossings,  Sandy  Creek, 
Amity,  Union  Town. 

Mr.  Laird  produced  a  settlement  with  the  Congregation  of  Poke 
Run  whereby  it  appeared  that  said  Congregation  stood  indebted  to  him 
a  ballance  of  jQ  55.  7.  6  due  last  April,  also  a  settlement  with 
Plumb  Creek  Congregation  whereby  it  appeared  that  said  Congrega- 
tion stood  indebted  to  him  a  ballance  of  £  44.  o.  4  due  at  the  same 
time. 

Collections  for  the  support  of  Commissioners   to  the  General  Assem- 


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bly  were  received  as  follows,  From  Plumb  Creek  Congregation  2  Dol's 
From  Mount  Pleasant  4  Dol's,  From  Unity  3  Dol's  50  Cents. 

Presbytery  finding  that  the  Records  of  Poke  Run  session  with  re- 
gard to  a  Reference  from  said  session  formerly  decided  upon  by  Pres- 
bytery, and  agreed  at  the  last  Spring  meeting  to  be  reconsidered  at  the 
Fall  Meeting,  were  not  present ;  Presbytery  postponed  said  re-consider- 
ation until  their  next  meeting. 

Presbytery  proceeded  to  the  ordination  of  Mr.  James  Graham,  and 
did  by  the  Imposition  of  hands  and  Prayer  solemnly  Ordain  him  to  the 
holy  office  of  the  Gospel  Ministry.  Mr.  Graham  then  took  his  seat. 
His  Elder  is  Mr.  Wm.  MCrea 

The  Consideration  of  the  Letter  adressed  by  the  Moderator  of  the 
General  Assembly  to  the  Presbytery  with  regard  to  the  alterations 
contemplated  in  the  Form  of  Government,  Directory  for  worship  and 
Forms  of  Process,  was  postponed  by  Presbytery  until  their  spring 
meeting. 

The  Synod  having  appointed  the  second  thursday  of  December  as  a 
day  of  Fasting,  Humiliation,  and  Prayer  for  the  Continuation  and  more 
abundant  effusion  of  the  Holy  Spirit's  Influences  upon  the  Church ; 
Presbytery  injoined  it  upon  its  members  to  pay  a  proper  attention 
thereto. 

Presbytery  agreed  to  Meet  at  Laurel  Hill  on  the  Third  Tuesday  of 
April  to  Ordain  and  Install  Mr.  Gutherie  in  that  Congregation  if  the 
way  should  be  clear. 

Mr.  Hill  was  appointed  to  preach  the  Ordination  sermon  and  Mr. 
Henderson  to  precide.  Presbytery  appointed  Mr.  Gutherie  to  preach 
a  sermon  on  2  Cor.  3.  18  at  their  next  meeting  as  a  part  of  his  trial 
for  Ordination. 

Mr.  Galbraith  requested  liberty  to  intenerate  at  discretion  for  three 
months  the  principle  part  of  the  time  out  of  the  bounds  of  the  Presby- 
tery which  was  granted. 

Presbytery  proceeded  to  make  out  supplies  as  follows,  viz.  Mr.  Power 
was  appointed  to  supply  at  Union  Town  the  3d  Sab.  of  December.  Mr.  Porter 
at  Greensburgh  the  2nd  Sab.  of  April.  Mr.  Swan  at  Unity  the  1st.  Sab.  April. 
Mr.  Laird  at  Unity  the  1st.  Sab.  of  Novemr.  Mr.  Graham  at  Rehoboth  the  1st. 
Sab.  of  Decemr.  Mr.  Steele  at  Round  Hill  the  2nd  Sab.  of  April.  Mr.  Hill  at 
Quemahoning  one  Sab.  at  discretion  as  to  time.  Mr.  Jennings  at  Turkey-foot 
one  Sab.  discretionary  as  to  time.  Mr.  Henderson  at  Licking  Creek  the  2nd 
.Sab.  of  Novr.— Mr  Moore  at  Wheatfield  the  4th  Sab.  of  March.  Mr.  Adams  at 
Sandy  Creek  the  1st.  Sab.  of  Decemr.  Mr.  Gutherie  at  Sandy  Creek  the  2nd  Sab. 
of  January.  Mr.  Wright  at  Round  Hill  the  4th  Sab.  of  Octr.  at  Rehoboth  the 
1st.  Sab.   Novr.  at  Pittsburgh  the  2nd  Congregation  the   1st.  Sab.  of  March,  at 


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Round  Hill  the  2nd  at  Rehoboth  the  3rd  at  Union  Town  the  4th.  at  Greens- 
burgh  the  1st.  Sab.  of  April,  at  Unity  the  2nd  sab.  of  April. 

Mr.  Galbraith  at  Greensburgh  the  1st.  Sab.  of  February,  at  Unity  the  2nd,  at 
Quemahoning  the  3rd,  at  Summerset  the  4th,  at  Turkeyfoot  the  1st.  sab.  of 
March  at  the  Crossings  the  2nd,  at  Sandy  Creek  ye.  3rd,  at  Union  Town  the 
4th.,  at  Round  Hill  the  1st.  Sab.  of  April,  at  Rehoboth  the  2nd. 

Mr.  MGarraugh  at  Amity  the  3rd  Sab.  of  Octr.  at  Licking  Creek  the  4th  at 
Concord  the  1st.  sab.  of  Novr.,  at  Greensburgh  the  2nd,  at  Rehoboth  the  3rd, 
at  Middletown  the  4th,  at  Tygarts  Valley  the  2nd  &  3rd  Sabs,  of  Decemr.  at 
Sandy  Creek  the  1st.  Sab.  of  Jan.y,  at  the  Crossings  the  2nd,  at  Turkey  foot  the 
3rd  at  Quemahoning  the  4th,  in  the  second  Congregation  of  Pittsburgh  the  3rd 
Sab.  of  Feb.y,  at  Rehoboth  the  last  Sab.  of  Feb.y,  at  Round  Hill  the  1st.  Sab. 
of  March,  at  Breadies  Settlement  the  last  Sab.  of  March,  at  Wheatfield  the  1st. 
sab.  of  April,  the  rest  of  his  time  at  discretion. 

Adjourned  to  meet  at  Laurel  Hill  the  3rd  Tuesday  of  April  next. 

Concluded  with  Prayer. 

Rehoboth.  Wednesday  February  6th  1805. 

By  a  Special  Call  of  the  Moderator  agreeably  to  the  Constitution  of 
our  Church,  Presbytery  met  and  Constituted  with  Prayer. 

Members  present,  The  Revd.  Messrs.  James  Power,  Jacob  Jennings 
and  Samuel  Porter.  Elders  Robert  Baird  and  John  Wright.  Absent 
The  Revd.  Messrs.  Joseph  Henderson,  Robert  Steele,  George  Hill, 
William  Swan,  William  Speer,  Thomas  Moore,  James  Adams,  Francis 
Laird  and  James  Graham 

The  Revd.  William  Wylie  lately  a  member  of  the  Presbytery  of 
Erie,  appeared  in  Presbytery  and  requested  that  he  might  be  received 
as  a  Member  and  having  produced  Testimonials  of  his  Good  Standing, 
and  regular  dismission  from  the  Presbytery  of  Erie ;  his  Request  was 
granted :  and  he  accordingly  took  his  seat  as  a  Member. 

A  Call  from  the  united  Congregations  of  Rehoboth  and  Round  Hill 
to  the  Revd.  William  Wylie,  was  brought  in  and  read,  and  the  way 
being  prepared,  it  was  put  into  his  hand  by  Presbytery,  of  which  he 
immediately  declared  his  acceptance.     Adjourned. 

Concluded  with  Prayer. 

Laurel  Hill  April  16th  1805. 

Presbytery  met  according  to  adjournment.    Constituted  with  Prayer. 

Members  present  the  Revd.  Messrs.  James  Power,  Jacob  Jennings, 
Samuel  Porter,  George  Hill,  William  Swan  Thomas  Moore,  James 
Adams,  Francis  Laird,  and  William  Wylie.  Elders.  John  Neel,  Eben- 
ezer  Findley,  James  Caldwell,  Robert  Taylor,  John  Power  and  James 


MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 


Orr.      Absent  The  Revd.  Messrs.  Joseph  Henderson,  Robert  Steele, 
William  Speer  and  James  Graham. 

Presbytery  was  opened  by  Mr.  Guthrie  with  a  Sermon  on  the  sub- 
ject appointed  him  at  their  Fall  meeting,  which  was  sustained  as  a  part 
of  Trial.  Agreeably  to  order  the  Minutes  of  the  last  fall  Meeting, 
also  Those  of  a  Subsequent  Pro  renata  Meeting  of  Presbytery  were 
read.  The  reasons  assigned  by  Messrs.  Jennings,  Hill,  and  Adams 
for  their  absence  from  the  last  fall  Meeting  of  Presbytery  were  sus- 
tained. 

The  reasons  given  by  those  Members  who  were  absent  from  the  last 
Pro  renata  Meeting  of  Presbytery  for  their  non  attendance  were 
sustained. 

Upon  Inquiry  it  was  found  that  the  Members  present  had  fulfilled 
their  appointments  except  in  some  instances ;  the  reasons  given  for 
which  omissions  were  sustained.  Messrs.  Wright  MGarraugh  and 
Galbraith  fulfilled  their  appointments  except  in  a  few  Instances  ;  their 
reasons  for  which  deficiencies  were  sustained. 

The  Committee  appointed  to  meet  at  Laurel  Hill  Meeting  House  to 
assist  in  the  settlement  between  said  Congregation  and  their  former 
Pastor,  Mr.  Dunlap,  Reported  that  they  met  according  to  appointment, 
except  Mr.  Wright  Elder;  but  that  Mr.  Dunlap  not  appearing,  they 
could  do  nothing. 

Adjourned  to  meet  tomorrow  morning  at  9  OClock. 

Concluded  with  Prayer. 

April  1 7  th 

Presbytery  met  according  to  Adjournment.  Constituted  with  Prayer. 

Members  present  as  above.  Agreeably  to  order  the  Minutes  of  the 
last  session  were  read.  Applications  for  supplies  and  other  Papers 
directed  to  Presbytery,  being  called  for,  were  presented. 

A  Call  was  presented,  for  John  Wright  Probationer,  from  the  united 
Congregations  of  Hawking  and]  Rush  Creek  within  the  bounds  of  the 
Presb.'y  of  Ohio,  attended  with  a  Letter  from  the  Moderator  of  said 
Presbytery  certifying  his  belief  of  the  Call  as  being  orderly,  and  ad- 
vising Redstone  Presbytery  to  put  said  Call  into  the  hands  of  Mr.. 
Wright  for  Consideration  Presbytery  considering  the  urgency  of  the 
case  did  put  the  Call  into  his  hand. 

A  Call  from  the  united  Congregations  of  New  Rehoboth  and  Licking 
for  Mr.  MGarraugh  was  presented  to  Presbytery,  and  being  read,  was 
put  into  his  hand  for  Consideration. 

Applications  for  supplies  were  made  by  the  following  vacant  Con- 


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gregations,  viz,  The  2nd  Congregation  of  Pittsburgh,  Crossings,  Mo- 
nongahala  Glades,  Quemmahoning,  Bready's  Settlement,  Middle  Town, 
Wheatfield,  Tygarts  Valley,  Clerksburgh,  Sandy  Creek,  Turkey  foot, 
Union  Town,  Summerset  and  Cowanshawanick. 

The  Revd.  James  Dunlap  from  the  Presbytery  of  Ohio  being  present 
and  invited  took  a  seat  as  a  Correspondent. 

Presbytery  proceeded  to  examine  Mr.  James  Guthrie  on  Ecclesias- 
tical History  and  the  Rules  and  Discipline  of  this  Church,  whose 
answers  were  sustained  as  part  of  Trial. 

Collections  for  defraying  the  expenses  of  Commissioners  to  the 
General  Assembly  were  received  from  the  following  Congregations, 
viz  from 

Mount  Pleasant   2  Dol.  79  Cents         Dunlap's  Creek  1.67 

Sawickly  2. — 44  Long  Run  2.79 

Salem  3.60^  Congruity  3.32 

Presbytery  proceeded  to  the  ordination  of  Mr.  James  Guthrie  and 
did  by  Prayer  and  the  Imposition  of  hands  solemnly  Ordain,  and 
set  him  apart  to  the  Holy  Office  of  the  Gospel  Ministry,  and  install 
him  in  the  united  Congregations  of  Laurel  Hill  and  Tyrone.  Mr. 
Guthrie  then  took  his  seat  as  a  member.  His  Elder  is  Mr.  James 
Hallody. 

Upon  inquiry  it  was  found  that  they  Members  present  had  complied 
with  the  Recommendation  of  Presbytery  to  observe  a  day  of  Fasting 
and  Prayer  appointed  by  the  Synod  of  Pittsburgh,  except  Messrs. 
Hill  and  Moore,  whose  reasons  for  which  Omission  were  sustained. 

Adjourned  to  Meet  tomorrow  morning  at  9  Oclock. 

Concluded  with  Prayer. 

April  i&t/i. 

Presbytery  met  according  to  adjournment.     Constituted  with  Prayer. 

Members  present  as  above.  Agreeably  to  order  the  Minutes  of  the 
last  session  were  read. 

Messrs.  Swan  and  Guthrie  were  appointed  as  Commissioners  to  at- 
tend the  next  General  Assembly,  and  were  accordingly  furnished  with 
Commissions. 

Presbytery  proceeded  to  the  appointment  of  supplies,  and  Mr.  Power 
was  appointed  to  supply  at  Sawickly  the  4th  Sab.  of  May,  In  the  second  Con- 
gregation of  Pittsburgh  one  Sab.  at  discretion  as  to  time. 

Mr.  Henderson  at  the  second  Congregation  of  Pittsburgh  the  1st.  sab.  of  June, 
at  Cowanshawanick  the  1st.  sab.  of  September. 

Mr.  Jennings  at  Laurel  Hill  the  2nd  Sab.  of  May,  at  Turkey  foot  the  2nd 
sab.  of  September. 


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Mr.  Porter  at  Long  Run  the  1st.  sab.  of  June,  and  one  sab.  discretionary  as  to 
time  and  place. 

Mr.  Hill  Two  sabs,  at  Qummahoning  discretionary  as  to  time. 

Mr.  Moore  the  2nd  sab.  of  June  at  Laurel  Hill,  and  one  sab.  at  Wheatfield 
discretionary  as  to  time. 

Mr.  Swan  in  the  second  Congregation  of  Pittsburgh  the  3rd  sab.  of  Septr. 

Mr..  Speer  at  Bready's  settlement  one  day  and  at  Summerset  one  day  both  dis- 
cretionary as  to  time 

Mr..  Adams  at  Middle  town  the  1st.  sab.  of  July,  at  the  Crossings  the  1st.  of 
August. 

Mr.  Laird  Two  sabs,  discretionary  both  as  to  time  and  place. 

Mr.  Wylie  at  Tyrone  the  4th  sab.  of  May,  at  Union  Town  one  sab  discretion- 
ary as  to  time. 

Mr.  Steele  two  sab.s  discretionary  as  to  time  and  place. 

Mr.  Graham  in  the  second  Congregation  of  Pittsburgh  one  sab.  discretionary 
as  to  time,  and  one  other  sab.  discretionary  both  as  to  time  and  place. 

Mr.  Guthrie  at  the  Crossings  the  4th  sab.  of  July. 

Mr.  Wright  was  appointed  to  supply  in  the  2nd  Congregation  of  Pittsburgh 
the  1st.  Sab.  of  May,  and  the  1st.  and  2nd  sab.s  of  august,  at  Cowanshawanick 
the  3rd  sab.  of  august,  at  Bready's  settlement  the  4th,  at  Union  Town  the  2nd 
sab.  of  Septr.,  at  Middletown  the  3rd,  The  rest  of  his  time  until  the  next  meet- 
ing of  Presbytery  at  discretion. 

Mr.  Galbraith  applied  for  liberty  to  Itenerate  out  of  the  bounds  of 
the  Presbytery  until  the  first  of  septr.  and  the  Remainder  of  his  time 
until  the  Fall  Meeting  of  Presbytery  in  the  County  of  Summerset  which 
was  granted. 

The  Commissioners  to  the  General  Assembly  were  ordered  to  take 
the  Charge  of  those  Religious  books  and  Tracts  in  the  hands  of  the 
Committee  of  Missions,  which  were  allotted  to  the  Presbytery  of  Red- 
stone, and  convey  them  to  Greensburgh  or  some  Convenient  Place 
within  the  bounds  of  said  Presbytery. 

Presbytery  resumed  the  consideration  of  the  Letter  adressed  b*y  the 
Moderator  of  the  General  Assembly  to  the  Presbytery  of  Redstone  re- 
specting the  altertions  proposed  to  be  made  in  the  Form  of  Govern- 
ment ;  Directory  for  worship  and  Forms  of  Process  ;  and  after  maturely 
deliberating  on  the  proposed  Amendments,  section  by  section,  adopted 
each  and  every  amendment  as  proposed  in  said  Letter. 

Presbytery  confirmed  their  former  Judgment  in  the  case  refered  to 
them  by  Poke  Run  session. 

Anual  Settlements  between  Members  of  Presbytery  and  their  Con- 
gregations were  called  for,  whereupon,  Mr.  Power  produced  a  settle- 
ment with  the  Congregation  of  Mount  Pleasant  whereby  it  appeared 
that  said  Congregation  stood  indebted  to  him  a  Ballance  of  jQ  242. 
5..  8  due  on  the  first  Instant. 


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Mr.  Porter  produced  a  settlement  with  the  Congregation  of  Congru- 
ity  whereby  it  appeared  that  there  was  due  to  him  from  said  Congrega- 
tion on  the  1st..  Instant  a  Ballance  of  jQ  44.  00.  6. 

Mr..  Swan  produced  a  settlement  with  Long  Run  Congregation 
whereby  it  appeared  that  said  Congregation  were  indebted  to  him  a 
Ballance  of  £  52.  7.  4  due  on  the  15th  of  November  last. 

Also  a  settlement  with  Sawickly  Congregation  whereby  it  appeared 
that  said  Congregation  stood  Indebted  to  him  a  Ballance  of  ^93. 
12.  7  due  at  the  same  time.    . 

Mr.  Adams  produced  a  settlement  with  Georges  Creek  Congrega- 
tion whereby  it  appeared  that,  that  Congregation  was  indebted  to  him 
a  ballance  of  jQ  44.  15.  8. 

Likewise  a  settlement  with  Union  Congregation  whereby  it  appeared 
that  said  Congregation  stood  Indebted  to  him  £  19.^,1.  2. 

Adjourned  to  meet  at  Salem  on  the  third  Tuesday  of  October  next. 

Concluded  with  prayer. 

Pittsburgh  October  1805 

The  Synod  examined  and  approved  of  these  records,  thus  far. 

John  Mc.Pherrin  Mod. 

Salem  October  \$th  1805. 

Presbytery  met  according  to  adjournment. — was  opened  by  the 
Revd.  Nathaniel  R.  Snowden  with  a  sermon  from  Ephes.  1.  7. — 

The  Moderator  being  absent  Mr.  Henderson  the  senr.  member  pres- 
ent took  the  chair.  Presbytery  was  constituted  with  prayer.  Mem- 
bers present  the  Revd.  Messrs..  Joseph  Henderson,  George  Hill,  Wil- 
liam Swan,  William  Speer,  Thomas  Moore,  James  Adams,  Francis 
Laird,  James  Graham  and  James  Guthrie.  Elders  James  Loughry, 
James  Gageby,  Adam  Coon,  Johnathan  Doty,  John  Bell,  Samuel 
McLean,  and  Marmaduke  Wilson.  Absent  the  Revd..  Messrs.  James 
Power,  Jacob  Jennings,  Samuel  Porter,  Robert  Steele  and  William 
Wylie. 

The  reasons  offered  by  Messrs.  Henderson,  Speer,  and  Graham  for 
not  attending  the  two  preceeding  meetings  of  Presbytery,  were  sus- 
tained 

The  Presbytery  proceeded  to  the  choice  of  a  Moderator  and  Clerk, 
whereupon  it  appeared  that  Mr.  Swan  was  chosen  Moderator,  and 
Mr.  Graham  Clerk. 

Agreeably  to  order  the  minutes  of  the  last  spring  meeting  of  Presb.y 
were  read.  Upon  inquiry  it  appeared  that  the  members  present  had 
fulfilled  their  appointments,   except  in  a  very  few  instances  and  the 


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reasons  offered  by  such  as  had  been  deficient  for  their  omissions,  were 
sustained. 

The  Revd.  Nathaniel  R.  Snowden  applied  to  be  received  as  a  mem- 
ber of  this  Presbytery,  and  having  produced  a  regular  dismission  from 
the  Presbytery  of  Carlisle  and  a  certificate  of  his  being  in  good  stand- 
ing, he  was  accordingly  received. 

Mr.  John  Wright  declared  his  acceptance  of  a  call  from  the  united 
congregations  of  Hawking  and  Rush  Creek  ;  and  requested  a  dismis- 
sion from  this  Presbytery,  in  order  to  put  himself  under  the  care  of  the 
Presbytery  of  Ohio,  and  undertake  the  pastoral  charge  of  said  congre- 
gations, which  was  granted,  and  the  clerk  was  ordered  to  furnish  him 
with  the  necessary  testimonials. 

Adjourned  to  meet  tomorrow  morning  at  9  oclock  concluded  with 
prayer. 

Wednesday  Octr.  16 

The  Presbytery  met  according  to  adjournment  constituted  with 
prayer.  Members  present  as  above.  The  Revd.  Messrs..  James 
Power  and  William  Wylie  appeared  in  Presbytery,  and  their  reasons 
for  not  attending  sooner  were  sustained. 

agreeably  to  order  the  minutes  of  the  last  session  were  read. 

Mr.  John  Imley,  Mr.  Wylie's  Elder  appeared  and  took  his  seat. 

Mr.  Porter  appeared  in  Presbytery  and  his  reasons  offered  for  not 
attending  sooner  were  sustained. 

A  Call  from  the  second  presbyterian  congregation  of  Pittsburgh  for 
the  Revd.  Nathaniel  R.  Snowden  was  presented  to  the  Presb.y  and  put 
into  his  hand,  of  which  he  declared  his  acceptance. 

Mr.  Snowden  requested  leave  of  absence  during  the  remainder  of 
the  sessions  which  was  granted.  John  Gordon  having  appeared  before 
Presb.y,  and  expressed  a  determination  to  appeal  to  Synod  from  a 
former  decision  of  this  Presb.y  which  declared  him  and  his  wife  guilty 
of  antenuptial  fornication,  requested  a  copy  of  their  judgment  which  was 
granted;  and  the  clerk  ordered  to  furnish  him  with  it,  also  with  a  copy 
of  this  minute.  A  paper  was  laid  before  Presb.y  by  Mr.  Robert 
Brown  formerly  a  member  of  the  congregation  of  Greensburgh,  stating 
that  in  consequence  of  some  reports  injurious  to  his  character,  he  had 
been  excluded  from  the  sealing  ordinances  of  the  church,  and  owing 
to  various  occurrances,  a  trial  had  not  taken  place,  after  due  deliber- 
ation on  the  subject,  the  Presb.y  recommended  it  to  the  session  of 
Greensburgh  to  take  up  his  case  and  bring  it  to  a  speedy  issue. 

Mr.  Robert  M  Garraugh  declared  his  acceptance  of  the  call  put  into 
his  hand  from  the  united  congregations  of  New  Rehoboth  and  Licking, 


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and  was  appointed  to  prepare  and  preach  a  sermon  on  ist  John  3.  23 
at  the  opening  of  the  next  spring  meeting  of  Presb.  y,  as  part  of  trial 
for  Ordination. 

Collections  for  defraying  the  expences  of  commissioners  to  the  Gen- 
eral Assembly  were  received  as  follows,  from 

Poke  Run  1.  Dol.  25  Cents      Fairfield  2.00       Beulah         5-37/4 

Plumb  Creek      1.50  Donegal  r.oo       Laurel  Hill  3.81 

In  consequence  of  a  resolution  of  Synod  Presb.  y  enjoined  it  on  those 
members  who  held  subscriptions  for  the  Western  Missionary  Magazine, 
to  endeavour  to  settle  off  their  accounts  and  pay  their  respective  bal- 
lances  into  the  hands  of  the  treasurer  as  soon  as  possible. 

The  Presbytery  having  received  a  number  of  religious  books  from 
the  committee  of  missions  of  the  General  Assembly,  to  be  distributed 
within  their  bounds,  in  such  manner  as  might  appear  most  likely  to 
promote  the  cause  of  vital  piety:  whereupon  resolved  that  one  third 
part  of  them  be  committed  to  Mr.  Robert  M  Garraugh,  to  be  distrib- 
uted in  stump  creek  and  the  settlements  adjacent — one  third  part  to 
Mr.  James  Adams,  to  be  distributed  in  Tygarts  valley — one  half  of 
the  remaining  third  part  to  be  distributed  by  him  in  the  settlement 
about  Middle  Town,  Crossings,  Sandy  Creek  and  Monongahela  Glades. 
The  remainder  to  Mr.  George  Hill,  to  be  distributed  in  the  settlements 
near  Stony  Creek,  or  as  prudence  may  direct:  and  it  is  hereby  enjoined 
on  those  persons  to  whom  these  books  have  been  committed,  that  they 
render  an  account  to  Presb.  y  at  their  next  meeting,  in  what  manner 
they  have  discharged  the  trust  committed  to  them. 

adjourned  to  meet  tomorrow  morning  at  9  oclock.  concluded  with 
prayer. 

Thursday  Odr.  17. 

Presbytery  met  according  to  adjournment,  constituted  with  prayer — 
Members  present  as  above  except  Mr.  Snowden  who  had  obtained 
leave  of  absence. 

Mr.  James  Galbraith  requested  a  dismission  from  this  Presb.  y  in 
order  to  put  himself  under  the  care  of  the  Presb.  y  of  Erie  which  was 
granted;  and  he  is  hereby  recommended  as  a  probationer  for  the  gos- 
pel ministry  of  fair  character  and  good  standing.  The  clerk  was  or- 
dered to  furnish  him  with  a  copy  of  this  minute. 

The  Presb.  y  proceeded  to  the  appointment  of  supplies. 

Mr.  Power  was  appointed  to  supply  at  Turkey  foot  the  ist.  sab.  of  April  and 
one  other  sab.  at  discretion  as  to  time  and  place. 

Mr.  Henderson  was  appointed  to  supply  one  Sab.  at  Bready's  settlement,  dis- 
cretionary as  to  time,  and  one  other  sab.  discretionary  both  as  to  time  and  place. 


208  MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 

Mr.  Porter  at  Wheatfield  one  sab.  discretionary  as  to  time,  and  one  other  sab. 
discretionary  both  as  to  time  and  place. 

Mr.  Hill  at  Quemmahoning  two  sab.s  discretionary  as  to  time. 

Mr.  Swan  at  Sandy  Creek  the  4th  sab.  of  Novr.  and  one  sab,  at  the  Crossings, 
discretionary  as  to  time. 

Mr.  Speer  one  sab.  at  Somerset,  and  one  sab.  at  Turkey  foot,  both  discretion- 
ary as  to  time. 

Mr.  Moore  at  simpsons  Creek  the  3d.  sab.  of  Novr.,  and  one  other  sab.  at 
Wheatfield,  discretionary  as  to  time. 

Mr.  Wylie  at  Tygarts  Valley  the  3d.  sab.  Novr.,  at  Middletown  one  sab.  dis- 
cretionary as  to  time. 

Mr.  Adams  at  the  Crossings  the  3d.  sab.  of  Octr.,  at  Tygarts  valley  the  4th 
sab.  of  Novr. 

Mr.  Graham  at  M  Kee's  Port  the  3-d  sab  of  Novr.,  one  sab.  discretionary  as 
to  time  and  place. 

Mr.  Laird  two  sabs,  discretionary  as  to  time  and  place. 

Mr.  Guthrie  at  M  Kee's  Port  the  1st.  sab.  ot  Decemr.,  at  the  Crossings  the 
2.d.  sab.  of  Feb.y. 

Mr.  Jennings  at  Sandy  Creek  one  sab.,  and  at  Middletown  one  sab.  both  dis- 
cretionary as  to  time. 

Mr.  Snowden  at  Bready's  Settlement  one  sab.  at  Elk  creek  one  sab.  discretion- 
ary as  to  time. 

Mr.  Steele  at  Bready's  Settlement  one  sab.,  at  Elk  Creek  one  sab.  both  discre- 
tionary as  to  time. 

Mr.  M  Garaugh  at  Cowanshawanick  the  3.d  sab.  of  Octr.,  and  one  sab.  at 
Concord,  discretionary  as  to  time. 

Whereas  it  has  been  enjoined  by  the  General  Assembly  on  the  Synods 
and  Presbyteries  in  connection  with  them,  to  take  the  most  effectual 
measures  to  bring  forward  complete  and  accurate  reports  of  the  exist- 
ing communicants  in  each  Church  ;  and  of  the  number  of  persons  bap- 
tized the  preceeding  year,  distinguishing  those  baptized  in  infancy,  from 
those  baptized  in  adult  years:  the  Presbytery  did  enjoin  it  on  the  Min- 
isters and  congregations  under  their  care;  to  prepare  accurate  reports 
on  this  head  to  be  presented  at  their  spring'meeting. 

adjourned  to  meet  at  Rehoboth  on  the  third  Tuesday  of  April  next. 

Concluded  with  prayer. 

Pittsburgh  second  Presbyterian  congregation.  Decern?:  gth  1805 
The  Presbytery  met  upon  a  special  call  from  the  Moderator  agree- 
ably to  the  regulations  providing  for  such  cases,  and  was  opened  by 
the  Revd.  William  Swan,  with  a  sermon  from  Job  28.    28.       Consti- 
tuted with  prayer. 

Members  present  the  Revd.  Messrs.  Robert  Steele,  William  Swan, 
Nathaniel  R.  Snowden  and  James  Graham.      Elders  John  Wilkins  and 


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Thomas  Plumer.  absent  the  Revd. .  Messrs..  James  Power,  Joseph 
Henderson,  Jacob  Jennings,  Samuel  Porter,  George  Hill,  William  Speer, 
Thomas  Moore.  James  Adams.  Francis  Laird,  Wm.  Wylie  and  James 
Guthrie. 

The  Revd..  Nathaniel  R.  Snowden  requested  leave  to  resign  his 
pastoral  charge  of  the  second  presbyterian  congregation  of  Pittsburgh : 
also  a  dismission  from  the  Presbytery,  in  order  to  his  joining  the  Presb.y 
of  Newcastle.     Adjourned  to  meet  tomorrow  morning  at  eight  o'clock. 

concluded  with  prayer 

Teusday  Decemr..  10th 
The    Presbytery  met  according   to   adjournment     constituted  with 
prayer.      Members  present  as  above 

Commissioners  duly  appointed  by  the  second  presbyterian  congrega- 
tion of  Pittsburgh  being  present,  and  having  informed  the  Presbytery 
that  said  congregation  had  no  objections  to  Mr.  Snowden's  obtaining 
his  request,  it  was  granted.  He  was  also  dismissed  from  the  Presby  of 
Redstone,  and  the  Clerk  ordered  to  furnish  him  with  the  necessary  tes- 
timonials,    adjourned.     Concluded  with  prayer. 

Rehoboth  April  i$th  1806 

The  Presbytery  met  according  to  adjournment,  was  opened  by  Mr.. 
Robert  M  Garraugh  with  a  sermon  on  1  John  3.  23  first  clause,  the 
subject  appointed  to  him  at  their  last  fall  meeting.  Constituted  with 
prayer.  Members  present  the  Revd.  Messrs..  James  Power,  Joseph 
Henderson,  Jacob  Jenning,  Samuel  Porter,  Robert  Steele,  George 
Hill,  William  Swan.  William  Speer,  Thomas  Moore,  James  Adams, 
Francis  Laird,  William  Wylie  and  James  Guthrie  Elders  Samuel  Cun- 
ning, Robert  Campbell,  John  Richy,  Peter  Wallace,  John  Taylor,  Ed- 
ward Cook  &  Wm.  Smith.  Absent  the  Revd..  Messrs..  Francis  Laird 
and  James  Graham  The  sermon  delivered  by  Mr.  M  Garaugh  was 
sustained  as  a  part  of  trial. 

Agreeably  to  order  the  minutes  of  the  last  stated  meeting,  with  those 
of  a  subsequent  prorenata  meeting  were  read. 

The  Revd..  Messrs..  Jacob  Jennings  and  Robert  Steele  gave  reasons 
for  their  absence  from  the  last  fall  meeting  of  Presbytery,  which  were 
sustained.  The  reasons  given  by  the  members  who  did  not  attend  the 
last  prorenata  meeting  of  Presbytery  for  their  absence,  were  sustained. 

Upon  inquiry  it  was  found  that  the  members  present  had  generally 
fulfilled  their  appointments.  The  reasons  given  by  such  as  had  failed 
in  any  instance,  were  sustained. 

Adjourned  to  meet  tomorrow  morning  at  half  after  eight  o'clock. 

Concluded  with  prayer 


MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 


April  16th  1806 

The  Presbytery  met  according  to  adjournment.  constituted  with 
prayer,     members  present  as  above. 

Mr..  Laird  appeared,  his  reasons  for  not  attending  sooner  were  sus- 
tained, an  application  was  received  from  the  second  presbyterian  con- 
gregation of  Pittsburgh  for  supplies,  and  for  liberty  to  obtain  supplies 
from  the  Presbyteries  of  Ohio  and  Erie;  which  liberty  was  granted, 
and  the  Clerk  ordered  to  furnish  the  commissioner  from  that  congre- 
gation with  a  copy  of  the  above  minute. 

Applications  for  supplies  were  made  from  the  following  vacant  con- 
gregations: viz.  Tygart's  Valley,  Middle  Town,  Sandy  creek,  Cross- 
nigs,  Turkeyfoot,  Somerset,  Quemmahoning,  Wheatfield,  Bready's 
settlement,  Concord,  Union  Town,  Kittanning 

Collections  for  defraying  the  expense  of  commissioners  to  the  Gen- 
eral Assembly  were  received;  and  are  as  follow  from 

Dols  Cents  Dols  Cents 

Mount  Pleasant 4. .11         Bethel  for  three  years        3.0 

Ebenezerforthree  years  past  2.  43.         1st..   Presbn. .  Congn.   of 

Dunlap's  Creek 1..70  Pittsburgh  the  first  col- 

Congruity I--63  lection  5..0 

Fairfield   2.  00         Dunnegal 1..0 

Unity  for  two  years               3..0           Greensburghfortwoyears3..o 
Salem                                       2.-65         Union  for  last  year  1..0 

Georges  Creek  for  last  year  1..0           Round  Hill  for  two  years  2.-93 
Rehoboth  for  two  years        9-74         Laurel  Hill  3.-68^ 

Upon  inquiry  it  appeared  that  the  Session  of  Greensburgh  met  agree- 
ably to  the  recommendation  of  Presbytery,  in  the  case  of  Robert 
Brown,  gave  the  necessary  attention  to  investigate  that  case,  and  hav- 
ing regularly  obtained  the  testimony :  agreed  to  refer  it  to  Presbytery. 

Presbytery  having  paid  due  attention  to  the  testimony  and  availed 
themselves  of  all  the  light  they  could  obtain,  were  unanimously  of 
opinion  that  the  evidence  was  not  sufficient  to  convict  said  Brown  of 
Forgery:  also  that  sd..  Brown  is  not  fully  convicted  of  Perjury,  by  di- 
rect testimony;  yet  his  conduct  in  that  affair  gave  strong  ground  of 
suspicion,  and  was  highly  inconsistant  with  the  Christian  Character: 
Presbytery  therefore  judge  that  he  shall  not  be  admitted  to  the  distin- 
guishing privileges  of  the  church,  until  he  give  satisfactory  evidence  of 
repentance. 

Mr..  Adams  obtained  leave  of  absence  the  remaining  sessions  of 
Presb.y. 

Upon  inquiry  it  was  found  that  Messrs..  Hill  and   M  Garaugh  had 


MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 


properly  distributed  the  books  committed  to  their  charge;  and  that  Mr.. 
Adams  had  distributed  his  in  part,  and  would  as  soon  as  he  had  op- 
portunity distribute  the  remainder,  also  that  sd.  books  appeared  to 
be  received  with  thankfulness. 

Adjourned  to  meet  to, morrow  morning  at  a  half  after  8  o'clock: 

Concluded  with  prayer. 

Thursday  April  ijf/i 

The  Presbytery  met  agreeably  to  adjournment.  Constituted  with 
prayer.  Members  present  as  above,  except  Mr..  Adams  and  Mr.. 
Robert  Campble,  Elder,  who  had  obtained  leave  of  absence 

An  appeal  by  John  Williamson  from  a  judgment  of  the  session  of 
Round  Hill  congregation  was  taken  into  consideration.  The  Presby- 
tery having  heard  the  testimony  on  which  the  judgment  of  session  was 
founded,  and  heard  the  appellant  at  full  length,  having  also  maturely 
weighed  every  authentick  information  obtained  on  the  subject,  are  of 
opinion,  that  although  they  discern  some  foundation  for  the  judgment 
of  the  session  in  this  case;  yet  upon  estimating  the  attending  circum- 
stances, judge  that  the  sd..  John  Williamson  may  have  acted  conscien- 
tiously, and  is  to  be  acquited  from  censure. 

Messrs..  Power,  Henderson,  and  Porter,  and  Mr..  John  Wright  el- 
der were  appointed  commissioners  to  attend  the  next  General  Assembly 
and  were  accordingly  furnished  with  commissions.  A  letter  from  the 
Revd. .  James  Hughes  secretary  of  the  board  of  trust,  to  the  Modera- 
tor, was  read,  stating  the  necessity  of  pecuniary  aid  in  order  to  carry 
into  effect  the  appointment  of  a  stated  missionary  to  Sandusky.  The 
Presbytery  after  deliberating  there  on,  did  recommend  to  its  members 
to  use  all  proper  exertions  to  collect  as  much  money  as  possible,  and 
forward  it  to  the  treasurer  of  the  board  of  trust,  as  soon  as  practicable 

agreeably  to  the  above  recommendation  the  following  sums  were  re- 
ceived: viz.  Dols  cents  Dols  cents 

from  Unity  3.-75         Greensburgh  ,....4.00 

Bethel   3--oo         Ebenezer  2. .00 

Georges  Creek 8.. 00         Union  5--°° 

also  an  account  of  12. .68^     from  Long  Run,  and         6..  13 

from  Sawickly  paid  to  the  treasurer  of  the  board  of  trust  last  fall. 

Mr.  Power  produced  a  settlement  with  Mount  pleasant  congregation 
whereby  it  appeared  that  sd..  congn.  owed  him  a  ballance  of  ^257. . 
15..  8  on  the  1st.,  instant 

Mr..  Henderson  reported  a  settlement  with  Ebenezer  congregation, 
by  which  it  appeared  that  sd.  congn. .  was  clear  until  the  first  of  last 
June 


MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 


Mr.  Porter  produced  a  settlement  by  which  it  appeared  that  Congru- 
ity  congregation  were  indebted  to  him  on  the  first  instant  £$7..  6..  1 

Mr..  Swan  produced  a  settlement  by  which  it  appeared  that  Long 
Run  Congregation  stood  indebted  to  him  a  ballance  of  ^"42..  4..  6 
due  on  the  15th.  of  Novr. .  last 

Mr..  Moore  reported  Salem  congregation  clear  until  the  first  of  last 
may. 

On  inquiry  it  appeared  that  but  a  very  few  of  the  members  of 
Presb.y  were  prepared  to  comply  with  the  injunction  of  the  General 
Assembly  concerning  congregational  reports;  the  Presbytery  therefore 
injoined  on  its  members  to  pay  a  particular  attention  to  this  matter, 
and  report  at  their  next  spring  meeting 

The  Presbytery  proceeded  to  appoint  supplies  as  follow  viz. 

Mr.  Power  in  the  second  Presbyterian  congregation  of  Pittsburgh  one  sab. 
discretionary  as  to  time 

Mr.  Henderson  at  Kittanning  the  2nd  sab.  of  June,  at  Breadys  settlement  one 
sab.  discretionary  as  to  time 

Mr.  Jennings  at  Sandy  Creek  1st.  sab.  June,  at  Turkey  foot  the  1st.  sab.  of 
Septr. 

Mr.  Steele  at  Congruity  the  2nd  sab.  of  May,  at  MKee'sport  one  day  at  dis- 
cretion as  to  time 

Mr.  Hill  at  Bready's  settlement  the  2nd  sab.  June,  at  Stoney  Creek  one  sab. 
at  discretion  as  to  time 

Mr.  Swan  at  Mountpleasant  the  4th  sab.  of  May,  and  one  sab.  discretionary 
as  to  time  and  place 

Mr.  Speer  at  Stoney  Creek  the  3rd  sab.  of  June,  at  Kittaning  the  1st.  sab.  of 
Septr. 

Mr.  Moore  at  Simpson's  Creek  one  sab,  and  at  Wheatfield  one  sab.  both  dis- 
cretionary as  to  time 

Mr.  Laird  in  the  second  presbyterian  congregation  of  Pittsburgh  the  3rd  sab. 
of  June,  and  one  sab.  at  discretion  as  to  time  and  place. 

Mr.  Adams  at  Turkey  foot  one  sab.,  and  at  the  Crossings  one  sab.  both  discre- 
tionary as  to  time 

Mr.  Wylie  in  the  second  presbyterian  congregation  of  Pittsburgh  the  1st.  sab. 
of  June,  at  Mountpleasant  the  2nd  sab.  of  May. 

Mr.  Graham  at  Congruity  the  4th  sab.  of  May,  at  Somerset  one  sab.  at  discre- 
tion as  to  time. 

Mr.  Guthrie  at  Mount  pleasant  the  3rd  sab.  of  May 

Mr.  MGaraugh  two  sab.s  at  Concord  at  discretion  as  to  time 

The  Presbytery  proceeded  to  examine  Mr.  MGaraugh  on  ecclesias- 
tical history,  and  discipline,  whose  answers  were  sustained  as  part  of 
trial. 

The  Presbytery  having  considered  the  great  difficuly  of  meeting  in 


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so  remote  a  place,  appointed  Messrs.  Henderson,  Hill,  Wylie  and 
Guthrie  ministers,  and  James  Loughry  and  John  Shields  elders,  a 
Committee  to  meet  in  Licking  Congregation  on  the  first  thursday  of 
June  next,  to  ordain  and  install  Mr.  MGaraugh,  Pastor  of  the  united 
congregations  of  New  Rehoboth  and  Licking  Mr.  Wylie  was  appointed 
to  preach  the  ordination  sermon,  and  Mr.  Hill  to  preside  and  give  the 
charge. 

Adjourned  to  meet  at  Mount  pleasant  on  the  3.rd  tuesday  of  Octr. 
next  Concluded  with  prayer 

Examined  and  approved  thus  far  by  the  Synod 

James  Hughs  Modr. 
Septr.  5-1806 

Mount  Pleasant,  Tuesday  Octr.  2st  1806 

Presbytery  met  according  to  adjournment;  was  opened  by  Mr. 
John  Boggs  a  Licentiate  under  the  care  of  the  Presbytery  of  Winchester 
with  a  sermon  from  Luke  2.  29,  30     Constituted  with  prayer. 

Members  present,  the  Revd.  Messrs.  James  Power,  Samuel  Porter, 
Robert  Steele,  George  Hill,  William  Swan,  James  Adams,  Francis 
Laird,  James  Graham  and  James  Guthrie.  Elders,  Hugh  Martin, 
John  Moore,  John  Finley,  James  Caldwell,  Michael  Rugh,  Robert 
Galbraith,  Enoch  French,  James  Parr  and  William  MCleary. 

Absent  The  Revd.  Messrs.  Joseph  Henderson,  Jacob  Jennings, 
William  Speer,  Thomas  Moore  and  William  Wylie. 

Presbytery  proceeded  to  the  choice  of  a  Moderator  and  Clerk  for 
the  ensuing  year;  whereupon  the  Revd.  George  Hill  was  chosen 
Moderator  and  the  Revd.  Francis  Laird  Clerk. 

The  minutes  of  the  last  spring  meeting  were  read. 

Upon  inquiry  it  appeared  that  the  members  present  had  fulfilled 
their  appointments. 

The  Committee  appointed  by  Presbytery  to  ordain  Mr.  MGarraugh, 
owing  to  difficulties  arising  in  some  of  their  minds  relative  to  their 
appointment,  did  not  meet  for  that  purpose,  and  therefore  he  was  not 
ordained. 

Mr.  John  Boggs  a  Licentiate  under  care  of  the  Presbytery  of  Win- 
chester, produced  his  testimonials,  and  requested  liberty  to  itenerate 
in  the  bounds  of  this  Presbytery  until  the  Spring  meeting,  which  was 
granted. 

Adjourned  to  meet  tomorrow  morning  at  9  Oclock. 

concluded  with  prayer. 


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Wednesday  Octr.  2  2d. 

Presbytery  met  according  to  adjournment.  Members  present  as 
above. 

After  prayer  the  minutes  of  the  last  session  were  read.  Mr.  Moore 
appeared  and  gave  reasons  for  his  not  attending  sooner,  which  were 
sustained. 

John  Henry  having  produced  a  certeficate  of  his  being  regularly 
appointed  by  the  congregations  of  New  Rehoboth  and  Licking  to  sit 
as  a  member  in  Presbytery,  took  his  seat  as  an  Elder. 

Collections  for  defraying  the  expenses  of  commissioners  to  the  Gen- 
eral Assembly,  were  received  from  the  following  congregations,  viz. 
Sawickly  $1.  30^     Beaula  $4.  .50 

Long  Run  2.-36         Poke  Run  1..66 

Tyrone  for  two  yrs.  4-85          Union  1..00 

Plumb  Creek  L.51^     Georges  Creek  1..00 

Mr.  James  Galbraith  a  Licentiate  from  the  Presb.y  of  Erie,  having 
produced  a  certeficate  of  his  good  standing,  and  regular  dismission, 
and  requested  to  be  taken  under  the  care  of  this  Presbytery,  was  ac- 
cordingly received. 

Calls  from  the  congregations  of  Gilgal  and  Harmony  for  Mr.  James 
Galbraith  were  presented  to  the  presbytery,  and  put  into  his  hand  for 
consideration,  of  which  he  declared  his  acceptance. 

Applications  for  supplies  were  made  by  the  following  congregations 
viz.  Morgantown,  Indiana,  Middletown,  Crossings,  Turky  foot,  Wheat- 
field,  Quemmahoning,  Kittaning,  Somerset,  Tygarts  valley,  Union- 
town,  and  the  second  Presbyterian  congregation  of  Pittsburgh. 

Upon  inquiry  it  appeared  that  the  Commissioners  appointed  to 
attend  the  last  General  Assembly,  had  fulfilled  their  appointment. 

Presbytery  proceeded  to  the  choice  of  a  Treasurer,  for  the  purpose 
of  receiving  such  sums  of  money  as  may  be  collected  in  their  bounds 
for  the  missionary  fund,  and  to  transmit  the  same  to  the  treasurer  of 
the  board  of  trust ;  whereupon  Mr.  Wylie  was  chosen.  William 
MCleary  Esq.r  was  appointed  by  the  presb.y  to  colled  money  for  the 
missionary  fund  in  that  branch  of  the  church  where  he  resides,  and  in 
parts  adjacent,  and  to  transmit  the  same  to  the  Treasurer.  The  Clerk 
was  ordered  to  furnish  Mr.  MCleary  with  a  copy  of  the  above  minute. 

The  Presbytery  agreed  to  meet  for  the'purpose  of  ordaining  Messrs. 
MGarraugh  and  Galbraith,  on  the  second  Wednesday  in  November 
next  at  Bethel  on  Black  Lick.  Mr.  Wylie  was  appointed  to  preach 
the  ordination  sermon,  and  Mr.  Hill  to  preside  and  give  the  charge. 

The   Presbytery  appointed   Mr.  Galbraith   to  deliver  a  discourse  at 


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their  next  meeting  on  John  6.  44  "No  man  can  come  unto  me  ex- 
cept the  Father  which  hath  sent  me  draw  him,"  as  a  part  of  trial  for 
ordination. 

Mr.  Wylie  appeared  and  gave  reasons  for  his  not  attending  sooner, 
which  were  sustained. 

A  letter  from  the  General  Assembly  directed  the  Moderator  of  this 
Presbytery,  containing  a  plan  for  establishing  a  fund  to  defray  the 
necessary  expenses  of  all  commissioners  who  shall  attend  the  General 
Assembly,  was  read,  and  the  plan  approved.  Ordered  that  the  stated 
Clerk,  transmit  a  copy  of  the  above  minute  to  the  permanent  Clerk  of 
the  General  Assembly  before  the  next  meeting  of  that  Assembly. 

A  reference  from  the  session  of  Donegal,  respecting  a  case  in  which 
Barbara  Haselton  had  charged  Catharine  Shaffer  with  profane  swear- 
ing, was  taken  into  consideration.  The  Presbytery  after  hearing  the 
testimony  adduced,  and  availing  themselves  of  all  the  light  they  could 
obtain  ;  were  of  opinion,  that  the  evidence  before  them  was  not  suffi- 
cient to  criminate  the  sd.  Catharine  Shaffer. 

The  Revd.  Messrs.  Steele  and  Guthrie,  and  Messrs.  Parr  and 
Henry,  elders,  obtained  leave  of  absence  during  the  remaining  sessions 
of  Presbytery. 

Adjourned  to  meet  tomorrow  morning  at  9  o,  clock. 

Concluded  with  prayer. 

Thursday  Octr.  23*/. 

The  Presbytery  met  agreeably  to  adjournment.  Members  present 
as  above,  except  the  Revd.  Messrs.  Steele  and  Guthrie,  and  Messrs. 
Parr  and  Henry,  who  had  obtained  leave  of  absence. 

After  prayer  the  minutes  of  the  last  session  were  read.  Ordered 
that  the  ministers  and  congregations  belonging  to  this  presbytery,  come 
prepared  to  make  reports  at  their  Spring  meeting,  agreeably  to  the 
rules  of  the  General  Assembly  respecting  reports. 

The  Presbytery  proceeded  to  the  appointment  of  supplies :  where- 
upon 

Mr.  Power  was  appointed  to  supply  at  Union  Town  one  sab.  at  discretion  as 
to  time. 

Mr.  Porter  was  appointed  to  supply  at  the  town  of  Indiana  the  3-d  Sab.  of 
Novr. 

Mr.  Hill  was  appointed  to  supply  at  Quemmahoning  one  sab.  at  discretion  as 
to  time. 

Mr.  Swan  was  appointed  to  supply  at  Morgantown  one  sab.  at  discretion  as  to 
time. 

Mr.  Moore  was  appointed  to  supply  at  Wheattield  one  sab.  at  discretion  as  to 
time. 


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Mr.  Adams  was  appointed  at  the  Crossings  one  sab.  at  discretion  as  to  time 

Mr.  Laird  was  appointed  to  supply  one  sal),  at  discretion  as  to  time  and  place. 

Mr.  Wylie  was  appointed  to  supply  at  Middletown  the  3rd  sab.  of  Jan.y. 

Mr.  Graham  was  appointed  to  supply  at  Kittanning  one  sab.  at  discretion  as 
to  time. 

Mr.  Jennings  wes  appointed  to  supply  at  Turkey  foot  one  sab.  at  discretion  as 
to  time. 

Mr.  Henderson  was  appointed  to  supply  at  the  Town  of  Indiana  one  sab.  at 
discretion  as  to  time. 

Mr.  Speer  was  appointed  to  supply  at  Stony  Creek  one  sab.  at  discretion  as  to 
time. 

Mr.  Steele  was  appointed  to  supply  at  Somerset  one  sab.  at  discretion  as  to 
time. 

Mr.  Guthrie  was  appointed  to  supply  in  Tygart's  Valley  one  sab.  at  discretion 
as  to  time. 

Mr.  Galbraith  was  appointed  to  supply  at  Kittanning  one  sab.  at  discretion  as 
to  time. 

Mr.  MGarraugh  was  appointed  to  supply  one  sab.  at  discretion  as  to  time  and 
place. 

Mr.  Boggs  was  appointed  to  supply  in  the  second  presbyterian  congregation  of 
Pittsburgh,  until  the  spring  meeting  of  the  presbytery,  except  one  sab.  at  Union- 
town,  at  discretion  as  to  time. 

Adjourned  to  meet  at  Bethel  on  Black  Lick,  on  the  second  Wednes- 
day of  Novr.  next.  Concluded  with  prayer. 

Bethel,  Wednesday  Novr.  \2th  1806 

The  Presbytery  met  agreeably  to  adjournment. 

was  constituted  with  prayer.  Members  present :  The  Revd.  Messrs. 
Joseph  Henderson,  Samuel  Porter,  George  Hill,  and  Francis  Laird  : 
Elders,  John  Shields,  Thomas  Allison,  and  Archibald  Coon.  Absent, 
the  Revd.  Messrs.  James  Power,  Jacob  Jennings,  Robert  Steele,  Wil- 
liam Swan,  Thomas  Moore,  William  Speer,  James  Adams,  William 
Wylie,  James  Guthrie,  and  James  Graham. 

The  Presbytery  was  opened  by  Mr.  James  Galbraith  with  a  sermon 
on  the  subject  appointed  him  at  their  last  meeting,  which  was  sustained 
as  a  part  of  trial. 

Mr.  Henderson's  reasons  for  not  attending  the  last  meeting  of  pres- 
bytery were  sustained. 

Mr.  John  Henry  a  commissioner  from  the  congregations  of  New 
Rehoboth  and  Licking,  stated,  that  owing  to  their  existing  circumstances 
and  situation,  it  appeared  necessary  that  at  least  the  instalment  of  Mr. 
M  Garraugh  should  take  place  in  sd.  congregations :  therefore,  Pres- 
bytery postponed   his  ordination  until  after  their  spring  meeting,  that 


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the  ordination  and  instalment  might  take  place  together,  agreeable  to 
the  request  of  Mr.  Henry. 

The  presbytery  proceeded  to  examine  Mr.  Galbraith,  as  to  his 
knowledge  of  Ecclesiastical  History  and  the  discipline  and  government 
of  the  church,  whose  answers  were  sustained  as  a  part  of  trial. 

Adjourned  to  meet  tomorrow  morning  at  half  after  ten  o'clock. 

Concluded  with  prayer. 

Thursday  Novr.  \$th. 

The  presbytery  met  according  to  adjournment.  Members  present  as 
above.     After  prayer  the  minutes  of  the  last  session  were  read. 

Mr.  M  Lane  informed  the  presbytery  that  owing  to  certain  circum- 
stances, it  had  become  impossible  for  him,  at  present  to  take  appoint- 
ments to  supply  as  a  preacher  of  the  gospel,  on  inquiry  it  appeared 
that  Mr.  M  Lane  had  fulfilled  his  appointments. 

The  Presbytery  proceeded  to  the  ordination  of  Mr.  Galbraith  ;  and 
did  by  prayer  and  the  imposition  of  hands,  solemnly  set  him  apart  to 
the  holy  office  of  the  gospel  ministry;  and  installed  him  pastor  of  the 
united  congregations  of  Gilgal  and  Harmony.  Mr.  Laird  preached 
the  ordination  sermon,  and  Mr.  Porter  presided  and  gave  the  charge. 

Adjourned  to  meet  at  Congruity  on  the  third  tues-in  April  next. 

Concluded  with  prayer. 

Congruity;  Tuesday  April  21  st.  1807. 

The  Presbytery  met  according  to  adjournment ;  and  was  opened  by 
Mr.  Speer  with  a  sermon  from  Eph.  4.  30 ;  was  constituted  with  prayer. 
Member  present ;  the  Revd.  Messrs.  James  Power,  Jacob  Jennings, 
Samuel  Porter,  Robert  Steele,  William  Speer,  James  Adams,  Francis 
Laird,  and  James  Guthrie.  Elders,  John  Giffin,  James  Guthrie,  James 
M  Kee,  James  M  Cormick,  Daniel  Fleming,  and  Andrew  Kinkaid. 

Absent,  the  Revd.  Joseph  Henderson,  George  Hill,  William  Swan, 
Thomas  Moore,  William  Wylie,  James  Graham,  and  James  Galbraith. 

The  moderator  being  absent,  The  Revd.  Samuel  Porter  was  chosen 
Moderator  pro.  tern. 

The  minutes  of  the  two  preceeding  meetings  of  the  Presbytery  were 
read. 

Upon  inquiry  it  appeared,  that  the  members  presents  had  fulfilled 
their  appointments,  except  Messrs.  Power,  Jennings,  Steele,  Speer,  and 
Guthrie,  who  gave  reasons  for  their  not  fulfilling  them,  which  were 
sustained. 

Messrs.  Jennings,  and  Speer,  gave  reasons  for  their  not  attending 
the  two  last  meetings  of  presbytery,  and  Messrs. .  Steele,  Adams  and 


2l8  MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 

Guthrie  for  their  not  attending  the  last  meeting,  which  were  sustained. 

Mr.  Moore  appeared,  and  gave  reasons  for  his  not  attending  sooner, 
and  for  his  being  absent  from  the  last  meeting  of  presbytery,  which 
were  sustained. 

Mr.  Galbraith  appeared  in  presbytery,  and  gave  reasons  for  his  not 
attending  sooner,  which  were  sustained. 

Adjourned  to  meet  tomorrow  morning  at  9  o'clock. 

Concluded  with  prayer. 

Wednesday  April  22. d 
.  The  Presbytery  met  according  to  adjournment.      Members  present 
as  above. 

after  prayer  the  minutes  of  the  last  session  were  read. 

A  supplication  from  the  Second  presbyterian  congregation  of  Pitts- 
burgh, requesting  that  Mr.  John  Boggs  might  be  appointed  a  stated 
supply  there  until  the  next  meeting  of  presbytery,  was  read,  and  the 
request  granted. 

Mr..  Graham  appeared,  and  gave  reasons  for  his  not  attending 
sooner,  also  for  his  absence  from  the  last  meeting  of  presbytery,  which 
were  sustained. 

On  inquiry  it  appeared,  that  Mr. .  Graham  had  not  fulfilled  his  ap- 
pointment; the  reasons  offered  by  him,  why  he  had  not,  were  sustained. 

Applications  for  supplies  were  made  by  the  following  congregations, 
Crossings,  Turkey  foot,  and  Wheatfield. 

•  Thomas  Wilson,  Mr..   Graham's  Elder,   and  John  Hamilton    Mr.. 
Laird's  Elder,  appeared,  and  took  their  seats. 

The  Presbytery  resumed  the  consideration  of  the  case  of  a  certain 
John  Coleman,  which  first  came  before  them  in  the  year  1788,  on 
which  no  decision  had  taken  place  for  want  of  the  necessary  testimony; 
and  after  duly  attending  to  the  testimony  before  them,  were  of  opinion 
that  the  conduct  of  sd.  Coleman  relative  to  the  affair  in  question  was 
not  such  as  to  exclude  him  from  the  distinguishing  privileges  of  the 
church  The  Presbytery  agreed  to  meet  in  Licking  congregation,  at 
the  house  of  Thomas  Brown,  on  the  4th  Thursday  of  august  next,  for 
the  purpose  of  ordaining  Mr.  M  Garraugh,  and  installing  him  Pastor 
of  the  united  congregations  of  New  Rehoboth  and  Licking. 

Mr..  Wylie  was  appointed  to  preach  the  ordination  sermon,  and  Mr.. 
Hill  to  precide,  and  give  the  charge. 

Collections  for  defraying  the  expense  of  commissioners  to  the  Gen- 
eral  Assembly,  were  received  from  the  following  congregations;  viz. 


from  Dunlaps  Creek                    $2. 

45 

1  st. .  Presn. .  Congn.  of  Pittsburgh  5 . 

00- 

Union                                                1. 

.29 

Plum  Creek                                      1. 

.26 

Congruity                                          3. 

.00 

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-Unity  &  Greensburgh  4. .  26 
-Salem  3.  .36^ 

-Laurel  Hill  3--oo 

Mr.  Power  produced  a  settlement  with  Mount  Pleasant  congregation, 
whereby  it  appeared,  that  s.d  congregation  stood  indebted  to  him,  a 
ballance  of  ^297..  13..  9,  due  on  the  1st.  instant. 

Mr. .  Jennings  reported  that  no  particular  settlement  had  taken  place 
between  him  and  the  congregation  of  Dunlap's  Creek;  but  that  he  was 
satisfied  to  receive  from  that  congregation,  what  stipend  they  could 
from  year  to  year  give  him,  while  he  chose  to  continue  with  them  un- 
der these  circumstances. 

Mr.  Porter  produced  a  settlement  with  Congruity  congregation, 
whereby  it  appeared,  that  s.d  congn..  stood  indebted  to  him  a  ballance 
of  £46..  19..  8  due  the  1st.  instant. 

Mr.  Moore  reported  that  Salem  congregation  was  clear  with  (him) 
on  the  1  st.  of  May  last. 

Mr.  Laird  produced  a  settlement  with  Plumb-Creek  congregation 
whereby  it  appeared,  that  s.d  congn.  stood  indebted  to  him  a  ballance 
of  ^80..  17..  5  on  the  8th  instant.  Mr.  Laird  also  reported  that  Poke- 
Run  congregation  was  clear  with  him  on  the  8th  instant. 

Mr.  Guthrie  produced  a  settlement  with  Laurel  Hill  congregation, 
whereby  it  appeared,  that  s.  d  Congn.  stood  indebted  to  him  a  ballance 
of  ^51..  5..  o..  due  the  1st.  of  Novr.  last. 

On  inquiry  it  appeared  that  the  ministers  and  congregations  in  gen- 
eral, had  neglected  to  report  the  number  of  communicants,  and  per- 
sons baptized,  agreeably  to  the  rules  of  the  General  Assembly  relative 
to  that  subject:  therefore  the  Presbytery  ordered,  that  they  be  particu- 
lar to  come  prepared  to  report,  at  their  spring  meeting. 

An  application  to  the  Presbytery  in  behalf  of  George  Wallace,  and 
Abraham  Kirkpatrick,  to  be  relieved  from  a  censure  inflicted  on  them 
by  Synod,  in  the  case  of  Mr.  Barr. 

The  Presbytery,  on  finding  that  they  were  authorised  by  the  Synod, 
to  determine  respecting  the  propriety  of  sd.  censure;  after  deliberating 
on  the  matter,  were  of  opinion  that  they  ought  not  any  longer  to  be 
held  under  censure. 

Collections  for  the  missionary  Fund  were  received,  as  follows : 

Mr.  Power  reported  that  he  had  collected  from  the  congregation  of 
Mount-Pleasant,  and  paid  to  the  treasurer  of  the. board  of  trust,  $45. .  25. 


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Mr..  Jennings  collected  from  the  congregation  of  Dunlaps  Creek, 
and  paid  into  the  Presbytery,  $16.-85. 

Mr.  Moore  collected  from  Salem  congregation,  and  paid  to  Treasurer 
of  the  board  of  trust,  on  the  18th  of  Novr.  last  $50.-53  also  paid  to 
the  Presbytery  $5.-60. 

Mr.  Adams  collected  from  the  congregation  of  Georges-Creek,  and 
paid  to  the  Presbytery  $2.. 00. 

Mr.  Graham  collected  from  the  congregation  of  Beaula  and  paid  to 
the  Presbytery  $6..  10. 

Mr.  Guthrie  collected  from  Laurel  Hill  congregation,  and  paid  to  the 
treasurer  of  the  board  of  trust,  $15.-00. 

The  Revd.  Messrs.  William  Speer,  and  Francis  Laird,  and  Mr.  John 
M.  Snowden,  Elder,  were  appointed  commissioners  to  attend  the  next 
meeting  of  the  General  Assembly:  and  were  accordingly  furnished  with 
commissions. 

The  Presbytery  appointed  the  following  supplies,  viz. 

Mr.  Power  to  supply  at  Union-Town  the  last  Sab.  of  May,  and  one  Sab.  at 
Turkey  foot  at  discretion  as  to  time. 

Mr.  Jennings  to  supply  one  Sab.  at  discretion  as  to  time  &  place 

Mr.  Porter  to  supply  at  Poke  Run  the  1st.  Sab.  June,  and  one  Sab.  at  Kittan- 
ing  at  discretion  as  to  time. 

Mr.  Steele  to  supply  at  Plumb-Creek  the  3d.  Sab.  of  May  one  Sab.  at  Somerset 
at  discretion  as  to  time. 

Mr.  Moore  to  supply  two  Sab's  at  Wheatfield  both  at  discretion  as  to  time. 

Mr.  Adams  to  supply  at  Morgantown  the  3d.  Sab.  of  May  one  Sab.  at  discre- 
tion both  as  to  time  and  place. 

Mr.  Graham  to  supply  at  Plumb-Creek  the  4th  Sab.  of  May,  one  Sab.  at  dis- 
cretion both  as  to  time  and  place. 

Mr.  Guthrie  to  supply  at  Unity  the  4th  Sab.  of  May,  and  one  Sab.  at  Turkey 
foot  at  discretion  as  to  time. 

Mr.  Galbraith  to  supply  at  Wheatfield  the  4th  Sab.  of  June,  and  one  Sab.  at 
Indiana  at  discretion  as  to  time. 

Mr.  Henderson  to  supply  at  Indiana  one  Sab.  at  discretion  as  to  time. 

Mr.  Hill  to  supply  at  Quemmahoning  one  Sab.  at  discretion  as  to  time,  and  one 
Sab.  at  discretion  as  to  time  and  place. 

Mr.  Swan  to  supply  two  Sab's  at  discretion  as  to  time  and  place. 

Mr.  Wylie  to  supply  at  Greensburgh  the  last  Sab.  of  May,  and  one  Sab.  at  dis- 
cretion as  to  time,  and  place. 

Mr.  Boggs  to  supply  at  Greensburgh  one  Sab.  at  discretion  as  to  time. 

Mr.  M  Garraugh  two  Sab's  at  discretion  as  to  time  &  place. 

Mr.  Graham  was  appointed  to  open  the  Presbytery,  at  their  fall 
meeting  in  Greensburgh. 

Mr.  Wylie  appeared,  and  gave  reasons  for  his  not  attending  sooner, 


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also  for  his  not  attending  the  last  meeting  of  presbytery,  which  were 
sustained. 

Adjourned  to  meet  at  the  house  of  Thomas  Brown  in  Licking  con- 
gregation, on  the  4th  thursday  in  August  next. 

Concluded  with  prayer. 

Licking  Congregation:  Angst.  27  th  1807. 

The  Presbytery  met  according  to  adjournment. — was  constituted 
with  prayer. 

Ministers  present,  Samuel  Porter,  and  James  Galbraith. 

Elders,  John  Shields  and  John  Henry. 

Absent  The  Revd.  Messrs.  James  Power,  Joseph  Henderson,  Jacob 
Jennings,  Robert  Steele,  George  Hill,  William  Swan,  William  Speer, 
Thomas  Moore,  James  Adams,  Francis  Laird,  William  Wylie,  James 
Graham,  and  James  Guthrie. 

The  Presbytery  was  opened  by  Mr.  Galbraith,  with  a  sermon  from 
2d.  Pet.  3.  18. 

After  waiting  until  a  late  hour,  the  members  present  had  the  mortifi- 
cation to  find,  that  they  could  not  proceed  to  the  ordination  and  in- 
stalment of  Mr.  M  Garraugh,  because  their  number  did  not  amount  to 
a  constitutional  quorum;  and  therefore  Mr.  MGarraugh  and  the  con- 
gregations were  again  disappointed,  after  they  had  met  a  second  time 

for  the  purpose,  by  the  appointment  of  the  Presbytery.  — 

Adjourned  to  meet  at  Pittsburgh  on  the  first  Wednesday  in  Octr.   next. 

Concluded  with  prayer. 

Pittsburgh;  Octr.  jt/i  1807. 

The  Presbytery  met  according  to  adjournment,  -was  constituted 
with  prayer. 

Members  present,  the  Revd.  Messrs.  James  Power,  Samuel  Porter, 
Robert  Steele,  William  Swan,  James  Adams,  Francis  Laird,  William 
Wylie,  James  Graham,  and  James  Guthrie. 

Elders  Daniel  Fleming,  Robert  Wilson,  James  Allen,  and  James 
Salsbury.  Absent  the  Revd.  Messrs.  Joseph  Henderson,  Jacob  Jen- 
nings, George  Hill,  William  Speer,  Thomas  Moore,  and  James  Gal- 
braith. 

Mr.  Power  was  chosen  Moderator  pro.  tern. 

The  united  congregations  of  Tygarts  Valley,  requested  liberty  to 
prosecute  a  call  to  Mr.  Samuel  Woods,  a  licentiate  under  the  care  of 
the  Presbytery  of  Ohio,  which  was  granted;  and  the  Clerk  ordered  to 
furnish  them  with  an  attested  copy  of  the  above  minute. 


MINUTES    OF   THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 


Adjourned  to  meet  at  Greensburgh  on  the  3d.  Tuesday  of  this  in- 
stant. 

Concluded  with  prayer. 

Greensburgh;  Octr..  20th  1807. 

The  Presbytery  met  according  to  appointment.  Was  constituted 
with  prayer. 

Members  present:  The  Revd..  Messrs.  Jacob  Jennings,  George  Hill, 
William  Swan,  William  Speer,  Francis  Laird,  James  Graham,  and 
James  Galbraith. 

Elders  Messrs.  James  Guthrie,  Michael  Rugh,  John  Ralston,  James 
Thompson,  Samuel  Potter,  and  Andrew  Howel. 

Absent  the  Revd.  Messrs.  James  Power,  Joseph  Henderson,  Samuel 
Porter,  Thomas  Moore,  James  Adams,  Robert  Steele  William  Wylie 
and  James  Guthrie. 

The  Presbytery  proceeded  to  the  choice  of  a  Moderator  and  Clerk, 
whereupon  the  Revd.  William  Speer  was  chosen  Moderator,  and  the 
Revd.  James  Galbraith  Clerk. 

On  inquiry  it  appeared,  that  the  Commissioners  to  the  last  General 
Assembly,  had  fulfilled  their  appointment. 

The  reasons  given  by  the  Revd.  Messrs.  Jennings,  Hill,  and  Swan 
why  they  did  not  fulfil  their  appointments  to  supply,  were  sustained. 

The  Revd.  Messrs.  Power,  Moore,  and  Wylie  appeared,  and  as- 
signed reasons  why  they  did  not  attend  sooner,  which  were  sustained. 

Adjourned  to  meet  to  morrow  morning  at  9  o'clock. 

Concluded  with  prayer. 

Wednesday  Octr.  21st. 

The  Presbytery  met  according  to  adjournment,  members  present 
as  above. 

After  prayer  the  minutes  of  the  last  session  were  read.  The  Revd. 
James  Graham  preached  a  sermon  last  evening  from  2  Cor.  5.  21, 
some  circumstances  in  the  congregation,  having  rendered  it  incon- 
venient to  preach  at  the  opening  of  the  presbytery. 

The  reasons  assigned  by  the  Revd.  James  Power,  why  he  did  not 
fulfil  his  appointment  to  supply,  were  sustained. 

Mr.  John  Boggs  a  Licentiate  formerly  under  the  care  of  the  Presby- 
tery of  Winchester,  having  produced  satisfactory  testimonials  of  his 
regular  licensure,  and  dismission  from  s.d  Presbytery,  and  expressed  a 
desire  to  be  taken  under  the  care  of  this  Presbytery,  was  received. 

A  call  from  the  second  prcsbyterian  congregation  of  Pittsburgh,  for 


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Mr.  John  Boggs  was  read,  and  put  into  his  hand,  of  which  he  de- 
clared his  acceptance. 

The  reasons  given  by  the  Revd.  Messrs.  Power,  Jennings,  Swan, 
Speer,  Laird,  and  Wylie,  why  they  did  not  attend  the  meeting  of  Pres- 
bytery appointed  at  Licking,  were  sustained.  Those  offered  by  the 
Revd.  Messrs.  Hill,  Moore  and  Graham,  were  not  sustained. 

The  Revd.  Samuel  Porter  appeared,  and  offered  reasons  why  he  did 
not  attend  sooner,  which  were  sustained. 

The  Revd.  Messrs.  Jennings  and  Wylie  obtained  leave  of  absence, 
during  the  remaining  sessions  of  Presbytery. 

Adjourned  to  meet  to  morrow  morning  at  9  o'clock. 

Concluded  with  prayer. 

Thursday,  Octr..  22. d. 

The  Presbytery  met  according  to  adjournment.  Members  present 
as  above,  except  those  who  had  obtained  leave  of  absence.  After 
prayer  the  minutes  of  the  last  session  were  read. 

Robert  MConnaughy,  formerly  in  connexion  with  the  congregation 
of  Salem,  appeared  before  Presbytery,  and  stated  that  he  wished  to 
join  the  congregation  of  Ebenezer  oh  Blacklick,  as  he  believed  he 
could  obtain  advantages  by  the  change :  but  that  the  session  of  Salem 
congregation  refused  to  grant  him  a  certificate  on  the  ground  of  its 
being,  in  their  opinion,  unconstitutional,  and  contrary  to  their  standing 
order  in  such  cases:  and  that  the  session  of  Ebenezer  congregation  re- 
fused to  admit  him  without  a  certificate;  therefore  he  requested  the 
Presbytery  to  take  such  measures  relative  to  the  case  as  would  afford 
him  relief  in  the  premises.  Whereupon,  on  motion  resolved,  that  Mr. 
Robert  MConnaughy  may  be  received  by  any  congregation  to  which  he 
may  apply,  provided  their  be  nothing  against  his  moral  character,  al- 
though he  may  not  have  obtained  a  certificate  from  Salem  congrega- 
tion. 

The  Clerk  was  ordered  to  furnish  Mr.  MConnaughy  with  a  copy  of 
the  above  minute. 

On  inquiry  respecting  the  meeting  of  the  Presbytery  appointed  at 
Licking,  it  appeared  that  only  two  members  attended,  who  not  con- 
sidering themselves  competent  to  the  discharge  of  the  business,  for 
which  the  appointment  was  made,  adjourned  to  meet  at  Pittsburgh,  on 
the  first  Wednesday  of  Octr..  1807. 

A  motion  was  made  and  seconded,  to  inquire  if  those  members  had 
a  constitutional  right  to  adjourn  to  Pittsburgh,  which  was  determined 
in  the  negative. 


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The  Presbytery  appointed  to  meet  in  Licking  congregation  at  the 
house  of  Thomas  Brown,  on  the  second  thursday  in  Novr.  next,  for 
the  purpose  of  ordaining  and  instaling  Mr.  Robert  MGarraugh. 

The  Revd.  Francis  Laird  was  appointed  to  preach  the  ordination 
sermon,  and  in  case  of  his  absence,  the  Revd.  James  Galbraith ;  and 
the  Revd.  Thomas  Moore  was  appointed  to  preside,  and  give  the 
charge,  and  in  case  of  his  absence  the  Revd.  George  Hill. 

Collections  for  defraying  the  expences  of  commissioners  to  the  Gen- 
eral Assembly,  were  received  from  the  following  congregations,  viz 
from  Mount  Pleasant  $3.-69     — Second  Presn.  Congn.  of  Pittsbh.  4. 68}^ 

Rehoboth 4.-24^ — Round  Hill 3.7 

Long  Run 2.  80     —  Sawicldy 1.97 

Poke  Run 1.  90     — Fairfield 2.00 

Collections  for  the  missionary  business,  were  received,  from  the 
Congn.  of  Congruity  $25.28.  DC  DC 

Rehoboth  32.93 — Round  hill  22.56^ 

The  Revd.  Francis  Laird  stated  to  Presbytery,  that  he  had,  in  the 
fall  of  the  year  1806,  paid  $13-72  in  behalf  of  the  congregations  of 
Poke-Run  and  Plumb  Creek,  to  the  treasurer  of  the  board  of  trust. 

The  Presbytery  allowed  John  M.  Snowden,  ruling  elder,  for  his  ex- 
pences as  a  commissioner  to  the  General  Assembly,  $14.61;  which, 
agreeable  to  his  request,  was  forwarded  to  the  treasurer  as  a  donation 
from  him  to  the  Missionary  fund. 

The  Presbytery  proceeded  to  examine  Mr.  Boggs  as  to  his  experi- 
mental acquaintance  with  religion,  on  cases  of  conscience,  and  having 
received  satisfactory  evidence  of  his  literary  attainments,  examined  him 
on  systematic  divinity,  which  parts  of  trial,  were  sustained. 

The  Presbytery  appointed  to  meet  in  Pittsburgh,  on  the  first  Wed- 
nesday of  December  next,  for  the  purpose  of  ordaining  and  installing 
Mr.  Boggs,  Pastor  of  the  second  presbyterian  congregation  in  that 
place. 

The  Revd.  William  Speer  was  appointed  to  preach,  and  the  Revd. 
Samuel  Porter  to  preside  and  give  the  charge.  Mr.  Boggs  was  ap- 
pointed to  open  the  presbytery,  with  a  discourse  from  Phil.  1.  6,  as  a 
part  of  his  trials  for  ordination. 

The  Revd.  Messrs.  Hill,  Swan,  and  Laird,  obtained  leave  of  absence, 
during  the  remaining  sessions  of  the  Presbytery. 

Adjourned  to  meet  to  morrow  morning  at  9  o'clock. 

Concluded  with  prayer. 


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Friday,  Octr.  23.*/. 

The  Presbytery  met  according  to  adjournment.  Members  present 
as  above.      After  prayer  the  minutes  of  the  last  session  were  read. 

A  request  was  made  by  the  se>sion  of  the  congregation  of  Greens- 
burgh,  in  concurrence  with  Mr.  Robert  Brown,  for  an  explanation  of 
the  minute  of  Presbytery,  relative  to  him,  which  was  formed  at  their 
spring  meeting  in  1806.  On  motion  resolved,  that  as  their  are  but 
few  members  present,  and  access  to  the  testimon(y)  on  that  subject. 
cannot  now  he  had,  the  consideration  of  this  matter  be  postponed, 
until  the  next  stated  meeting  of  the  Presbytery. 

On  motion  resolved  that  the  ministers  and  congregations  under  the 
care  of  this  Presbytery,  be  required  to  pay  a  proper  attention  to  the 
recommendation  of  Synod,  relative  to  the  annual  collections  of  money, 
for  missionary  purposes,  agreeably  to  the  injunction  of  the  General 
Assembly. 

The  following  supplies  were  appointed  viz. 

Mr.  Power  was  appointed  one  Sab.  at  Union  Town,  at  discretion  as  to  time. 

Mr.  Porter  was  appointed  one  Sab.  at  Indiana,  at  discretion  as  to  time. 

Mr.  Henderson  was  appointed  to  supply  one  Sal),  at  Kittanning,  at  discretion 
as  to  time. 

Mr.  Hill  was  appointed  to  supply  at  Indiana,  the  3d.  Sab.  of  Novr. 

Mr.  Steele  was  appointed  to  supply  one  sab.,  at  discretion  as  to  time  and  place, 

Mr.  Swan  was  appointed  to  supply  one  Sab.  at  Turkeyfoot,  at  discretion  as  (to) 
time 

Mr.  Speer  was  appointed  to  supply  one  Sab.  at  Quemmahoning,  at  discretion 
as  to  time. 

Mr.  Moore  was  appointed  to  supply  one  sab.  at  Somerset,  at  discretion  as  to  time. 

Mr.  Laird  was  appointed  to  supply  at  Kittanning,  the  3d.  sab.  of  Novr. 

Mr.  Wylie  was  appointed  to  supply  at   Morgan  Town,  the  3d.  Sab.  of  March. 

Mr.  Adams  was  appointed  to  supply  at  Turkey  foot,  the    1st.  Sab  March 

Mr.  Graham  was  appointed  to  supply  at  Somerset,  the  1st.  Sab.  April 

Mr.  Guthrie  was  appointed  to  supply  one  sab.  at  Morgan  Town,  at  discretion 
as  to  time. 

Mr.  Galbraith  was  appointed  to  supply  at  Quemmahoning,  the  1st.  Sab.  of  April. 

Mr.  MGarraugh  was  appointed  to  supply  one  sab.,  at  discretion  as  to  time  and 
place 

Mr.  Boggs  was  appointed  to  supply  one  sab.,  at  discretion  as  to  time  and  place. 

A  letter  from  the  board  of  trustees  of  Jefferson  College,  requesting 
this  Presbytery  to  use  their  exertions,  to  aid  them  in  the  erection  of  a 
new  College  Edifice,  was  read;  the  consideration  of  which  was  post- 
poned, until  the  next  stated  meeting  of  the  Presb.y. 

The  Presbytery  appointed  to  meet  at  Sawickly  on  the  third  tuesday 
of  April  next. 


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On  motion  resolved,  that  the  Revd.  James  Guthrie  open  the  next 
stated  meeting  of  Presbytery;  and  that  the  future  order  for  opening  of 
the  Presbytery,  be  by  the  roll  descending  from  him. 

The  Moderator  and  Clerk  was  directed  to  write  to  the  Revd. 
Messrs.  Henderson,  Steele,  Adams,  and  Wylie,  informing  them,  of  the 
appointment  of  a  meeting  of  the  Presbytery,  at  the  house  of  Thomas 
Brown  in  Licking  congregation,  on  the  second  thursday  in  Novr.  next, 
for  the  purpose  of  ordaining,  and  installing  Mr.  M  Garraugh,  and 
urging  their  attendance  at  s.d  meeting. 

Adjourned  to  meet  in  Licking  congregation,  on  the  second  thursday 
in  Novr.  next.  Concluded  with  prayer. 

Licking.  Novr.  12th  1807. 

The  Presbytery  met  according  to  adjournment.  Was  constituted 
with  prayer.  Members  present,  the  Revd.  Messrs.  George  Hill. 
Thomas  Moore,  Francis  Laird  and  James  Galbraith. 

Elders  Messrs.  John  Henry,  and  John  Quinn. 

Absent  the  Revd.  Messrs.  James  Power,  Joseph  Henderson,  Jacob 
Jennings,  Samuel  Porter,  Robert  Steele,  William  Swan,  William  Speer, 
James  Adams,  William  Wylie,  James  Graham,  and  James  Guthrie. 

The  Revd.  George  Hill  was  chosen  Moderator,  pro.  tern. 

The  Presbytery  proceeded  to  the  ordination  of  Mr.  M  Garraugh ; 
and  did  by  prayer,  and  with  the  laying  on  of  hands,  solemnly  ordain 
him  to  the  holy  office  of  the  gospel  ministry,  and  instal  him  Pastor  of 
the  united  congregations  of  New  Rehoboth,  and  Licking. 

The  Revd.  Francis  Laird  preached  the  ordination  sermon,  and  the 
Revd.  Thomas  Moore  presided,  and  gave  the  charge. 

Adjourned  to  meet  in  Pittsburgh,  on  the  first  Wednesday  in  Decemr. 
next.  Concluded  with  prayer. 

Pittsburgh.  Decemr.  2.d  1807. 

The  Presbytery  met  according  to  adjournment. 

Was  constituted  with  prayer.  Members  present,  The  Revd.  Messrs. 
Samuel  Porter,  Robert  Steele,  William  Swan,  William  Speer,  and 
James  Graham. 

Absent  the  Revd.  Messrs.  James  Power,  Joseph  Henderson,  Jacob 
Jennings,  Thomas  Moore,  George  Hill,  James  Adams,  William  Wylie, 
James  Guthrie,  James  Galbraith  and  Robert  MGarraugh. 

The  Presbytery  was  opened  by  Mr.  John  Boggs,  with  a  sermon  from 
Phil.  1.6.,  the  subject  assigned  him,  at  their  last  stated  meeting,  which 
was  sustained  as  a  part  of  trial. 

The   Presbytery  proceeded  to  examine  Mr.  Boggs  on  ecclesiastical 


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history,  and  the  government,  and  discipline  of  the  church,  whose  an- 
swers were  sustained  as  a  part  of  trial. 

Adjourned  to  meet  to  morrow  morning  at  n  o'clock. 

Concluded  with  prayer. 

Thursday.  Decemr.  yd. 

The  Presbytery  met  according  to  adjournment. 

Members  present  as  above.  After  prayer  the  minutes  of  the  last 
session  were  read. 

The  Presbytery  having  received  satisfaction  from  Mr.  Boggs,  on  the 
usual  parts  of  trial,  proceeded  to  his  ordination:  and  did  by  prayer 
and  with  the  imposition  of  hands  set  him  apart  to  the  holy  office  of  the 
gospel  ministry,  and  install  him  Pastor  of  the  2nd  Presbyterian  con- 
gregation of  Pittsburgh.  The  Revd.  William  Speer  preached  on  the 
occasion,  and  the  Revd.  Samuel  Porter  presided,  and  gave  the  charge. 

Mr.  Boggs  took  his  seat  as  a  member. 

Adjourned  to  meet  at  Sawickly  the  3-d  tuesday  of  April  next 

Concluded  with  prayer. 

Examined  and  approved  thus  far  by  the  Synod 

5th  Octr  1808  Win  Speer  Modr. 

Sawickly.   igt/i  Aprile  1808 

The  Presbytery  met  according  to  adjournment  &  was  opened  by  the 
Rev,  Jas,  Guthrie  with  a  sermon  from  Rom,  8th,  30, th. 

Was  constituted  with  prayer. 

Members  present  the  Rev,  Messrs  James  Power,  Jacob  Jennings, 
William  Swan,  William  Speer,  Thomas  Moore,  James  Adams,  William 
Wylie,  James  Guthrie,  &  John  Boggs 

Elders  John  Richie,  John  Taylor,  Robert  Taylor,  John  Wright,  & 
James  Torrence. 

Absent,  the  Revd,  Joseph  Henderson,  Samuel  Porter,  Robert  Steele, 
George  Hill,  Francis  Laird,  James  Graham,  James  Galbra(i)th  &  Rob 
ert  McGarrah. 

The  Clerk  of  Presbytery  being  absent  the  Revd.  William  Wylie  was 
chosen  Clerk  pro,  tempore. 

The  minutes  of  last  Presbytery  not  having  been  forwarded  Presby- 
tery proceeded  to  receive  supplications  for  supplies. 

Adjourned  to  meet  to  morrow  morning  at  9  o, clock. 

Concluded  with  prayer. 


MINUTES    OK    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBVTERY. 


Wednesday  Aprile  20th, 

Presbytery  met  according  to  adjournment.  Members  present  as 
above.      After  prayer  the  minutes  of  the  last  session  were  read 

The  Revd,  James  Galbrath  having  come  his  reasons  for  not  appear- 
ing sooner  were  sustained. 

The  minutes  of  the  last  stated  meeting  of  Presbytery  &  of  the  inter- 
mediate meeting  at  Licking  were  read. 

The  reasons  of  the  Revd,  Messrs  Adams,  and  Guthrie,  for  not  at- 
tending the  last  stated  meeting  of  Presbytery  were  sustained. 

On  inquiry  it  appeared  that  the  members  present  had  fulfilled  their 
appointments  to  supply  except  the  Revd,  Messrs,  Power,  Speer,  & 
Boggs,  whose  reasons  for  not  fulfilling  their  appointments  were  sus- 
tained. 

The  reasons  of  the  Revd,  Messrs,  Power,  Jennings,  Swan,  Speer, 
Adams,  Wylie,  &  Guthrie  for  not  attending  the  meeting  of  Presbytery 
at  Licking  were  sustained. 

Mr,  Boggs  requested  leave  to  resign  the  pastoral-charge  of  the  Sec- 
ond Congregation  of  Pittsburgh  on  account  of  the  ill  state  of  his  health. 
Commissioners  from  said  Congregation  having  been  called  on,  &  hav- 
ing declared  their  acquiescence  in  Mr,  Boggs's  request,  it  was  granted. 

Mr,  Boggs  requested  to  be  dismissed  from  this  Presbytery  in  order 
to  join  the  Presbytery  of  Winchester  which  was  granted;  &  he  is  hereby 
recommended  as  a  member  in  good  standing.  The  Clerk  was  ordered 
to  furnish  him  with  a  copy  of  the  above  minute. 

The  Second  Congregation  of  Pittsburgh  applied  for  supplies  &  for 
liberty  to  apply  to  the  Presbyteries  of  Ohio  &  Erie  for  supplies;  which 
were  granted.  Mr,  Graham  having  come  his  reasons  for  not  coming 
sooner  were  sustained 

Collections  for  defraying  the  expences  of  Commissioners  to  the  Gen- 
eral Assembly  were  received  from  the  following  Congregations,  viz; 
DC  DC 

From — Greensburgh      }  — 1st  Congn.  Pittsb.g 5.00 

— &  Unity j   4-°°         —Laurel-hill 3.85^ 

— Salem 2-S11A     —Tyrone  for  2  years S-Z^A 

— Georges  Creek]  —  Gilgal 2.00 

— &  Union j   2  — Harmoney 1.75 

— Rehoboth 3.61  — 2d  Congr,  Pittsb,g 3.00 

— Round-hill 3.22         — Delaps-Creek 3.00 

Collections  for  Missionary  purposes  were  received  from  the  follow- 
ing Congregations  viz 


MINI    IKS    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY.  2  2fj 


D  C 

From — Greensburgh  ]  L)    Q 

— &  Unity  f  4-iJs       —Union 3.50 

—  Salem 4.25         — Laurel-hill  12 — 25 

Presbytery  after  some  conversation  on  the  subject  of  Robert  Brown, s 
request  the  consideration  of  which  was  postponed  from  their  last  stated 
meeting  untill  their  present  Sessions ;  Did  in  consequence  of  Mr,  Brown,  s 
having  joined  another  Denomination  of  professing  Christians  defer  any 
further  consideration  of  the  subject. 

The  consideration  of  the  address  of  the  Trustees  of  Jefferson  Col- 
ledge  which  was  postponed  at  the  last  Stated  meeting  of  Presbytery 
was  resumed;  &  the  Presbytery  recommended  it  to  their  members  in- 
dividually to  pay  a  proper  attention  to  raising  contributions  for  the 
purposes  specified  in  said  address. 

The  Revd,  Messrs,  William  Wylie  &  James  Galbrath  were  appointed 
Commissioners  to  attend  the  next  General  Assembly  &  were  furnished 
with  Commissions. 

Presbytery  proceeded  to  appoint  supplies  as  follow 

Mr,  Power  one  Sab,  at  Turky-foot  &  one  at  Union  Town  discretionary. 

Mr,  Jennings  one  Sab,  at  Rehoboth  discretionary. 

Mr,  Swan  two  Sabbaths  at  Pitts-burgh. 

Mr,  Speer  one  Sab,  at  Quemahoning. 

Mr,  Moore  in  the  Second  Congregation  of  Pittsburgh  the  4th  Sab,  of  August  iV 
one  Sab  at  discretion 

Mr,  Adams  the  2d,  Sab,  of  June  at  the  Crossings  &  3d  Sab,  of  August  at 
Turky  foot. 

Mr,  Graham  the  3d,  Sab.  of  July  in  the  2d,  Congregation  of  Pittsburgh  &  one 
at  discretion. 

Mr,  Guthrie  the  1st,  Sab,  of  August  at  the  Crossings  &  one'at  discretion. 

Mr,  Henderson  one  Sab,  at  Harmony  &  one  at  Kittanning 

Mr,  Porter  one  Sab,  at  Gilgal  &  one  at  the  2d,  Congregation  of  Pittsburgh. 

Mr,  Hill  1st,  Sab  of  June  at  Wheatfield  &  the  2d,  Sab,  of  September  at  Que- 
mahoning. 

Mr,  Steele  5th,  Sab,  of  May  at  Round-hill 

Mr,  Laird  the  1st,  Sab,  of  August  at  Indianna  &  one  Sab,  at  discretion. 

Mr,  Mc,Garrah  2  Sab,s  at  discretion. 

Mr,  Swan  produced  a  settlement  with  the  Congregation  of  Long- 
Run  by  which  it  appear(e)d  that  a  ballance  of  Sixty  Six  pounds  eight 
Shillings  &  six  pence  was  due  to  him  on  the  15th,  of  November  last 

Mr,  Adams  produced  a  settlement  with  the  Congregation  of  Union 
by  which  it  appeared  that  a  ballance  of  eighty  pounds  seventeen  shil- 
lings &  ten  pence  was  due  to  him  on  the  15th,  of  Aprile  last. 


230  MINI    IKS    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 

Presbytery  agreed  to  meet  at  Mount  Pleasant  on  the  3d,  tuesday  of 
( )(  tober  next  — 

On  enquiry  it  was  found  that  the  Members  generally  were  not  pre- 
pared to  make  congregational  reports;  therefore  Presbytery  enjoined  it 
on  them  to  be  prepared  to  make  reports  on  this  subject  at  their  next 
meeting. 

The  minutes  of  the  last  intermediate  meeting  of  Presbytery  at  which 
Mr,   Boggs  was  ordained  were  not  brought  forward. 

Adjourned  to  meet  at  Pittsburgh  on  the  1st,  Wednesday  of  October 
at  6  o, clock  A.  M. 

Concluded  with  prayer. 

Pittsburgh  October  5///  1808 
The  Presbytery  meet  according  to  adjournment —     Was  constituted 
with  prayer- 
Members  present  The  Revd,  Dr,  James  Power  &  the  Revd,  Messrs, 
Jacob  Jennings,    Robert  Steele,   George   Hill,    William    Swan,   James 
Adams.  Francis  Laird.  &  James  Guthrie. 
Elders,   Daniel  Fleming  &  James  Yeaeh. 

Absent  The  Revd,  Messrs,  Joseph  Henderson,  Samuel  Porter, 
Thomas  Moore,  William  Wylie,  James  Graham,  James  Galbraith  & 
Robert  McGarraugh. 

On  motion  resolved  that  Congregational  reports  commence  the  1st 
of  Aprile  1807 

Congregational  reports  were  received  from  the  following  congrega- 
tions, viz  —  From  Mount-Pleasant,  Long-run,  Sawickly,  Rehoboth, 
Round-hill,  Laurel-hill,  Tyrone,  Union,  &  Georges-creek. 

Adjourned  to  meet  at  Mount-pleasant  on  the  3d,  tuesday  of  this 
month. 

( loncluded  with  prayer. 

Mount-pleasant  Octoberihe  18///,  1808 

Presbytery  met  according  to  adjournment  ev  was  opened  with  a  ser- 
mon by  the  Revd,  William  Wylie  from  Mat,  16-26.  Constituted  with 
prayer. 

Members  present,  the  Revd,  Dr,  James  Power  &  the  Revd,  Messrs., 
Samuel  Porter,  Robert  Steele.  Wm-  Swan.  Thomas  Moore.  James 
Adams,  Francis  Fa(i)rd,Wm — Wylie,  James  Graham,  &  James  Guthrie. 

Elders,  Messrs,  Jno,  Niel,  Peter  Wallace,  Andrew  Laurimer,  Wil- 
liam Hill,  Charles  Carothers,  &  Alexander  Guthrie. 

Absent,  the  Revd.  Messrs,  Joseph  Henderson.  Jacob  J  innings. 
George  Hill,  William  Speer,  James  Galbraith,  &  Robert  McGarraugh. 


MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 


The  Revd,  Wm— Wiley  was  chosen  Moderator  &  the  Revd,  James 
Graham  clerk  for  the  ensueing  year. 

The  minutes  of  the  last  sessions  were  read 

The  Revd,  Messrs  Saml,  Porter,  Robt,  Steele,  &  Francis  La(i)rd 
assigned  reasons  for  not  attending  the  last  sessions  of  Presbytery  which 
were  sustained. 

The  Revd,  Robt,  McGarrah  appeared,  his  reasons  for  not  coming 
sooner,  &  for  not  attending  the  two  last  meetings  of  Presbytery  were 
sustained — 

On  enquiry  it  appeared  that  the  members  present  had  generally  ful- 
filled their  appointments.  The  reasons  of  those  members  who  had  not 
fulfilled  their  appointments  were  sustained. 

Adjourned  to  meet  to  morrow-morning  at  9  o, clock.  Concluded 
with  prayer  — 

Wednesday  October  the  1  gt/i. 

Presbytery  met  according  to  adjournment — Members  present  as 
above     After  prayer  the  minutes  of  last  session  were  read 

The  Revd,  Joseph  Henderson  appeared  and  gave  reasons  for  not 
coming  sooner,  &  also  for  not  attending  former  meetings  of  Presbytery 
which  were  sustained 

The  Revd,  Wm-Speer  appeared  his  reasons  for  not  coming  sooner 
were  sustained 

A  petition  was  presented  by  Mary  Mc,  Masters  praying  that  the  Ses- 
sion of  Mount  Pleasant  be  ordered  to  furnish  her  with  a  copy  of  their 
proceedings  &  a  copy  of  their  judgment  on  her  case,  which  case  was 
decided  by  sd,  Session  seven  or  eight  years  since. 

The  Presbytery  having  obtained  all  the  informa(tion)  on  the  subject 
within  their  reach,  were  of  opinion  that  that  as  two  of  the  persons  prin- 
cipally concerned  in  the  business  were  removed  by  Death,  and  a  num- 
ber of  years  had  elapsed  since  the  case  was  decided;  that  her  request 
could  not  be  fully  granted  but  that  the  Session  ought,  &  are  hereby, 
ordered  to  furnish  her  with  a  copy  of  their  judgment  on  her  case. 

The  Revd,  Dr,  Power  was  appointed  to  supply  at  Turky-Foot  one  Sab, —  Mr, 
Henderson  one  Sab,  at  discretion  Mr,  Porter  one  Sab,  at  Kittanning — Mr, 
Steele  one  Sab,  at  Union-Town — Mr,  Swan  one  Sab,  at  Morgan-town  Mr, 
More  one  Sab,  at  Somerset — Mr,  Adams  at  Crossings  the  3d,  Sab  of  March — 
Mr,  Laird  one  Sab,  at  discretion — Mr,  Wylie  at  Union-Town  the  3d,  Sab  of 
March — Mr,  Guthrie  at  the  Crossings  the  3d  Sab  of  Nov,  Mr,  Mc,Garragh 
at  Cownshanick  the  4th  Sab,  of  Octbr,      Mr,   Jennings  one  Sab,    at  discretion 

Mr,  Hill  one  Sab,  at  Wheatfield— Mr,  Galbrath  at  Wheatfield  one  Sab, — Mr, 
Graham  one  Sab,  at  discretion  — 


23?  MINUTES   OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 


Collections  for  defraying  the  expenses  of  Commissioners  to  the  Gen. 
Assembly  were  recieved  from  the  following  Congregations. 

I)  C  I)  C 

Mount  pleasant  3.79      Beulah  5.00 

Sawickly  &      ) 

Longrun  j  "+°' 

Salem 1-57 

Plumb-Creek  2-00 

Poke-Run  I_43         Collections  for  Missionary  pur- 
poses were  recieved  from  the  following  Congregations. 

DC  1)     C 

Mount-pleasant  —         33-5°     Poke-Run 3~°° 

Long  Run  20.00      Plumb-creek 3-00 

Sawicklev  —  24.28     Beulah 10-37)^ 

George, s  Creek  —  5.82     Tyrone ..43-87^ 

Dunlaps  creek  —         31.11     Little  Redstone  2-50 

Presbyter}'  proceeded  to  the  choice  of  a  Stated  Clerk  where  uppon 
the  Revd,  Wm— Wylie  was  chosen  &  the  former  Stated  Clerk  was  or- 
dered to  furnish  him  with  the  books  and  papers  in  his  possession — The 
Revd,  James  Adams  requested  leave  to  travel  some  time  without  the 
bounds  of  this  Presbytery,  which  was  granted  &  he  is  hereby  recom- 
mended as  a  member  in  good  standing— &  the  Clerk  was  ordered  to 
furnish  him  with  a  copy  of  this  minute. 

Adjourned  to  meet  at  Salem  the  3d.  tuesday  of  Aprile  next.  Con- 
cluded with  prayer — 

Salem  18///,  Aprile  1N09 
Presbytery  met  according  to  adjournment  t\:  was  opened  with  a  ser- 
mon by  The  Revd,  Robt,  Mc,Garrah,  from  Mat,  9th.   12th 

Members  present,  The  Revd,  Messrs.  Saml,  Porter — Geo,  Hill — 
Wm.  Speer — Wm-Swan,  Thos,  Moore — Francis  Lard — Wm-Wylie — 
Jas,  Graham— Jas,  Guthrie,  &  Robt,  McGarragh — 

Elders — Jno,    More,    Thos,     Pollock — Jno    Taylor — Jno,     Barnet, 

Jno,  Burns,  Jas.  Coulter  &  Jno,  Henry Absent,  The  Revd,  Dr, 

Jas.  Power  &  The  Revd.   Messrs.  Joseph    Henderson.  Jacob   Jennings 
Robt,  Steele,  Jas,  Adams.  &  Jas.  Galbrath  — 

After  prayer  the  minutes  of  the  last  Sessions  were  read    - 
On  enquiry  it  appeared  that  the  members  present  had  generally  ful- 
filled their  appointments —     The  reasons  of  those  members  who  had 
not  fulfilled  their  appointments  were  sustained,  except   those  given  by 


MINUTES    OF     THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY.  233 


Mr,  Moore —     Mr,   Hill  assigned  reasons  for  not  attending  the  two 
last  stated  meetings  of  Presbytery  which  were  sustained — 

The  Revd.  Wm-Speer  requested  leave  of  absence  during  the  re- 
mainder of  the  present  sessions,  which  was  granted, —  'The  Revd, 
Robt,  Steele  appeared  his  reasons  for  not  coming  sooner  were  sustained — 

Mr,  Saml,  Porter  junr  appeared  &  requested  to  be  taken  on  trial  as 
a  Candidate  for  the  Gospel  ministry — Presbytery  having  recieved  suffi- 
cient evidence  of  his  having  gone  through  a  regular  course  of  educa- 
tion— of  his  good  moral  character — &  of  his  being  in  the  Communion 
of  the  Church ;  proceeded  to  converse  with  him  respecting  his  views 
in  desiring  the  sacred  office  of  the  Gospel  ministry — his  experimental 
acquaintance  with  religion;  and  proposed  some  cases  of  conscience  for 
his  solution,  &  having  recieved  satisfaction  on  these  subjects,  agreed 
to  receive  him  on  trial  as  a  candidate  for  the  Gospel  ministry — 

Adjourned  to  meet  to  morrow  morning  at  nine  o, clock  concluded 
with  prayer — 

Wednesday  morning, 

Presbytery  met  according  to  adjournment,  members  present  as  above. 
After  prayer  the  minutes  of  the  last  session  were  read — 

The  Revd,  Jas,  Adams  appeared  his  reasons  for  not  coming  sooner 
were  sustained 

Applications  for  supplies  were  recieved  from  the  following  vacant 
Congregations — viz  Wheatfield — Turky  foot  —  Somerset  —  Indianna — 
Kittanning — Union-Town  &  Tygarts-valley — 

Mr,  Porter  produced  a  settlement  by  which  it  appeared  that  the  Con- 

£  s  D 

gregation  of  Congruity  were  indebted  to  him  84-3-4  on  the   1st,,  of 
Aprile  last — 

Mr,  Swan  a  settlement  with  Long-run  Congregation  by  which  it  ap- 

dolls  Cents 
peared  there  was  a  ballance  due  to  him  from  sd,  Congregation  of  170-00 
on  the  15th,  of  November  1808     And  it  appeared  that  Sawickly  Con- 
Dolls 
gregation  were  at  the  same  time  indebted  to  him  282.,  &  44  cents — 
It  appeared  that  the  Congregation  of  Licking  were  indebted  to  Mr, 
Dolls  Cents 
Mc,Garragh  23,  98  on  the  1st  of  Aprl,  A.  D.  1808 — 

Mr,  Hill  produced  settlements  by  which  it  appeared  that  Donegal 

£?  d 

Congregation  were  indebted  to  him  27.  5.  4.  on  the  1st  of  Aprile  1809 


234 


MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 


£    s    d 

&  the  Congregation  of  Fairfield  129.  14.  5 — 

An  application  was  brought  forward  from  Salem  Congregation  pray- 
ing for  a  dissolution  of  the  Pastoral  relation  between  sd,  Congregatioii 
&  the  Revd,  Thomas  Moore —  Presbytery  having  heard  the  Commis- 
sioners in  behalf  of  the  Congregation  &  Mr,  Moore  having,  on  certain 
conditions,  agreed  to  withdraw  his  opposition,  Presbytery  proceeded 
to  dissolve  the  pastoral  relation  between  Mr,  Moore  &  sd,  Congrega- 
tion &  it  is  hereby  dissolved — 

Collections  for  the  Commissioners  fund  were  received  from  the  fol- 
lowing Congregations  viz 

Congruity 2-31    | 

1st,  Congn,  Pittsburgh 5-00   ! 

Salem 5-81    } 

Rehoboth 3-57    | 

Round-hill 3-08  J 


Union 1_5° 


Beulah. 


3-25 


Laurel  Hill 2-00 

Ebenezer. ••■.3""5° 

Bethel 2-06 


Anual  reports  were  recieved  from  the  following  Churchs  viz, 


Total  in  Com. 
1st,  Apr'l, 
1808 

men 
since 

bers 
added 

0) 

c 

1! 

a. 

■J! 

if. 

c  .2 

""  's 

0  5 

[—  = 

1  0 
U 

Baptized  since 

s  - 

cs    g 
•A    O 
u  £ 

o.s 

5 
0  « 

0 

IT. 

s 
5 

Adults 
Infants 

"3 

0 
H 

Congruity 
Poke  Run           ) 
&  Plumb,  Cr      / 
Beulah 

125 

136 
122 

3      45 

1      56 
20 

48 

57 
20 

8 

7 

144 
122 

3 

•        9    

Laurel  hill 
Tyrone 

120 
90 
20 
33 

45 

7 

15 
2 
8 

6 

1 

1 
18 

25 

2 

2        2 

1 

126 
101 

7      20 
2      11 
1       15 

iS 

22 
27 

13 
16 

Licking 

1st  Presbyterian  "t 

Congn,  Pittsbg    j 



58 

IS 

Collections  for  missionary  purposes  were  recieved  from  the  following 
Congregations  viz — 

DC  DC 

Ebenezer 3-58. Bethel 2-06 Union 

I)  C 
Salem  5.81 Rehoboth  29  2  Round  hill 


I)  C 

3.00 

1)  C 

1  1-6 


o- 


Presbytery  proceeded  to  examine  Mr —  Saml,  Porter  junr,  on  the 
learned  languages  &  sciences  on  all  which  they  recieved  satisfaction  & 
appointed  him  to  prepare  an  Exegesis  on  the  following  theme,,  Quid 


MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY.  235 


sit  discrimen  inter  Foedera  operum  et  gratiae,,  to  be  delivered  at  their 
next  meeting — 

Mr,  Steele  was  appointed  to  supply  one  Sabbath  at  Union-Town — Mr,  Swan 
one  Sab,  at  discretion  Mr,  Laird  one  Sab,  at  discretion — Mr,  Wylie  one  Sab- 
bath at  Union-Town  — Mr,  Graham  one  Sab  -  at  discretion — Mr,  Adams  one  Sab, 
at  the  Crossings. — Mr,  Guthrie  one  Sab,  at  Turkyfoot — Mr,  Mc,Garraugh  the 
4th  Sab,  of  Aprl,  at  Cownshanick. 

Mr,  Moore  was  appointed  to  supply  one  Sab,  al  Somerset — one  Sal),  at  Wheat- 
field  two  Sab,s  in  Tygarts  Valley  &  the  remainder  of  his  time  at  discretion  until 
the  next  stated  meeting  of  Presbytery 

The  Commissioners  of  Salem  Congregation  requested  leave  to  apply 
for  supplies  to  any  Presbytery  within  the  bounds  of  die  Synod  of  Pitts- 
b,g,  which  was  granted — 

Mr,  Moore  having  requested  permission  to  travel  sometime  .without 
the  bounds  of  this  Presbytery,  leave  was  granted:  &  he  is  hereby  rec- 
ommended as  a  member  in  good-standing  &  the  Clerk  is  ordered  to 
furnish  him  with  a  copy  of  this  minute  — 

Mess.rs — Porter  and  Hill  were  appointed  to  administer  the  Sacrament  of  the 
Lord,s  Supper  at  Salem  the  3d,  Sab,  of  June — 

Mr,  Henderson  was  appointed  to  supply  one  Sab,  at  Indiana — Mr,  Galbrath 
one  Sab,  at  Kittaning — &  Mr,  Speer  one  Sab,  at  Salem  — 

Presbytery  agreed  to  meet  at  Rehoboth  the  third  tuesday  of  October 
next- 
Adjourned  to  meet  at  Beulah  the  last  tuesday  of  June  next — 

Concluded  with  prayer — 

Examined  and  approved  thus  far 

Octobr.  5th.  1809 Saml.  Ralston  Modr. 

Beulah  27/A  June  1809 

Presbytery  met  according  to  adjournment  and  was  opened  by  Mr, 
Thomas  Hunt  with  a  sermon  from  Rom,  5,  20 

Members  present— The  Revd,  Saml,  Porter,  Robt,  Steele,  Wm — 
Swan,  Francis  Laird,  cc  Jas,  Graham. 

Elders,  Thos,  Plummet",  &  Wm,  Mc,Crea — 

Absent — The  Revd,  Dr,  Jas,  Power,  &  Messrs — Joseph  Henderson, 
Geo,  Hill.  Jacob  Jennings,  Wm —  Speer,  Thos,  More,  Jas,  Adams, 
Wm—  Wrylie,  Jas,  Guthrie,  Jas,  Galbraith  &  Robt,  MGarraugh. — 

After  prayer,  the  Revd,  Saml,  Porter  was  chosen  Moderator,  pro, 
tern, — Mr,  Saml.  Porter  junr,  read  an  Exegesis  on  the  theme  assigned 
him,  which   was  sustained  as  a  part  of  trial,  and  Presbytery  appointed 


236  MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 


him  to  deliver  a  homily  from  Jno,    15th,    5.  and  a  Presbyterial  exer- 
cise from  2,  Pet,  1.   19th,  at  their  next  meeting — 

Mr,  Thos,  Hunt,  a  Licentiate,  presented  a  certificate  of  his  dismis- 
sion from  the  Presbytery  of  Ohio,  &  of  his  good  standing  &  requested 
this  Presbytery  to  take  him  under  their  care,  which  was  granted  - 

A  call  from  the  second  congregation  of  Pitts, bg —  for  Mr,  Thos, 
Hunt  was  presented  to  him  of  which  he  declared  his  acceptance. — 

Presbytery  examined  Mr,  Hunt  on  his  experimental  knowledge  of 
religion,  on  his  acquaintance  with  the  learned  languages,  &  proposed 
some  cases  of  conscience  for  his  solution — which  were  sustained  as 
parts  of  trial  for  ordination  — 

Mr,  Hunt  was  appointed  to  preach  a  sermon  at  the  next  meeting  of 
Presbytery  from  Hab,  2— 4— last  clause,  preparatory  to  his  ordination 

Adjourned  to  meet  at  Rehoboth  the  third  tuesday  of  oct,  next — 
Concluded  with  prayer — 

Rehoboth  oct,  17 — 1809 — 

Presbytery  met  according  to  adjournment  and  was  opened  with  a 
sermon  by  Mr,  Hunt  on  the  subject  assigned  him — 

Members  present  —The  Revd,  Dr,  Jas,  Power  and  the  Revd, 
Messrs,  Saml,  Porter— Jacob  Jinnings,  Geo,  Hill,  Wm —  Speer,  Wm — 
Swan,  Thos,  More,  Francis  Laird,  Wm — Wylie,  Jas,  Guthrie  &  Robt, 
McGarraugh  — 

Elders,  David  Buchannon,  Robt,  Haird,  Andrew  Allisson,  Jno, 
Hamilton,  Jonath,  Dotee,  &  Jno,  Wright 

Absent — the,  Revd,  Joseph  Henderson,  Robt,  Steele,  Jas,  Adams, 
Jas,  Graham,  &  Jas,  Galbraith — 

After  prayer  the  Revd,  Jas,  Guthrie,  was  chosen  Moderator,  &  the 
Revd,  Francis  Laird  Clerk  for  the  ensuing  year — 

The  minutes  of  the  last  stated  meeting  of  Presbytery  were  read — 
The  minutes  of  the  last  meeting  were  not  present 

The  Revd,  Dr,  Power  gave  reasons  for  not  attending  the  last  Stated 
meeting  of  Presbytery,  &  Mr,  Jennings  gave  reasons  for  not  attending 
the  two  last  meetings  of  Presbytery  which  were  sustained.  Mr.  Adams 
appeared  &  his  reasons  for  not  attending  sooner  were  sustained — On 
enquiry  it  appeared  that  the  members  present  had  fulfilled  their  ap- 
pointments except  Mr,  Wylie  who  gave  such  reasons  as  were  sus- 
tained— 

Mr,  Steele  appeared  and  assigned  reasons  for  not  attending  sooner 
&  also  for  not  fulfilling  his  appointment  which  were  sustained  — 

Presbytery  proceeded  to  consider  the  discourse  delivered  by  Mr, 
Hunt  &  agreed  to  sustain  it  as  a  part  of  trial — 


MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY.  237 


The  Revd,Thos,  Moore  having  stated  that  Salem  congregation  had  not 
discharged  the  arrearages  due  to  him  agreeably  to  their  promise,  Pres. 
bytery  did  and  hereby  do  enjoin  upon  said  congregation  to  pay  off  all 
arrearages  due  to  Mr,  More  before  their  next  meeting  and  to  appear 
then  by  their  Commissioners  before  Presbytery  to  satisfy  them  on  this 
subject — 

Collections  for  the  Commissioners  fund — were  received  as  follow — 

Doll  C 
From  —Mount-Pleasant  2..   53 

— Long-Run 1..    57 

— Sawickley 2..   47 

— Poke-run 2..   00 

— Plumb  creek 1...  50 

Adjourned  to  meet  to  morrow  morning  at  nine  o,  clock — concluded 
with  prayer — 

Wednesday — Oct,  \%th,  1809 

Presbytery  met  agreeably  to  adjournment — Members  present  as 
above — After  prayer  the  minutes  of  the  last  session  were  read. — 

Presbytery  finding  in  the  extracts  of  the  minutes  of  the  Gen,  As- 
sembly)— an  injunction  upon  each  of  the  Presbyteries  composing  that 
body  relative  to  Theological  Schools  resolved  that  the  full  considera- 
tion of  said  subject  be  postponed  until  the  spring  meeting  of  Presbytery 
&  that  each  member  be  prepared  against  that  time  to  give  his  judg- 
ments in  this  matter  —And  whereas  there  appeared  also  in  the  extracts 
of  the  minutes  of  the  Gen,  Assembly — a  resolution  requiring  all  the 
Presbyteries  within  their  bounds,  anually  to  call  up  &  examine  the 
sessional  records  of  the  several  Churches  under  their  care,  &  also  a 
resolution  requiring  the  different  Presbyteries  within  their  bounds  to 
enquire  of  the  different  sessions  whether  a  proper  pastoral  care,,  be 
exercised  over  baptized  children  in  their  congregations  that  they  learn 
the  principles  of  religion  &  walk  in  newness  of  life  before  God,, 

Presbytery  did  and  hereby  do  enjoin  upon  each  member  that  they 
pay  particular  attention  to  the  above  resolutions  of  the  Gen,  Assem- 
bly, &  come  prepared  against  their  next  spring  meeting  to  render  an 
account  of  their  fidelity  in  complying  therewith. — 

Mr,  Saml,  Porter  junr,  read  discourses  on  the  subjects  assigned  him 
at  our  last  meeting  which  were  sustained  as  parts  of  trial — 

Applications  for  supplies  were  made  by  the  following  vacancies, 
Cherry-run,  Indianna,  Kittanning,  Quemahoning,  Wheatfield,  Cross- 
ings. Somerset,  Middletown,  Tygarts-valley,  Union-Town,  Morgantown, 
&  Salem — 


238  MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 


Presbytery  proceeded  to  examine  Messrs,  Hunt  &  Porter  on  Theol- 
ogy &  agreed  to  sustain  their  answers  as  parts  of  trial 

Mr,  Baird  obtained  leave  of  absence  during  the  remaining  sessions 
of  Presbytery — 

Dr,  Power  was  appointed  to  supply  one  Sab,  at  discretion — Mr,  Porter  one 
Sab,  at  Salem— Mr,  Hill  one  Sab,  at  discretion  —  Mr,  Speer  one  Sab,  at  Quema- 
boning — Mr,  Swan  one  Sab,  at  discretion — Mr,  Moore  the  4th,  Sab,  of  October 
at  Indiana, — the  last  Sab,  of  October — at  Wheatfield,  the  i^t  Sab,  of  Novem- 
ber— at  Kittanning  &  the  remainder  of  his  time  at  discretion — 

Mr,  Steele  one  Sab,  at  discretion — Mr,  Jennings  one  Sab,  ai  Union-Town — 
Mr,  Adams  one  Sab  at  the  Crossings 

Mr,  Laird  one  Sab,  at  discretion — Mr,  Wylie  at  Union-Town  the  isi  Sab,  of 
November — Mr,  Guthrie  at  the  Crossings  one  Sab, — 

Mr,  Mc,Garraugh  at  Red-bank  the  1st  Sab,  of  nov, — Mr,  Henderson  at  Kit- 
tanning  one  Sab, — Mr,  Galbraith  at  Cherry-run — one  Sab, — Mr,  Graham  one 
Sab,  at  discretion — 

Presbytery  proceeded  to  examine  Mr,  Hunt  on  Moral  and  Natural 
Philosophy  &  agreed  to  sustain  his  answers  as  parts  of  trial — 

Presbytery  appointed  to  meet  at  Pitts, bg  on  the  last  tuesday  of  De- 
cember next,  to  ordain  and  install,  Mr,  Thos,  Hunt  Pastor  of  the  2d, 
Presbyterian  congregation  in  that  place — The  Revd,  Wm —  Wylie  was 
appointed  to  preach  the  ordination  sermon,  &  the  Revd,  Jas,  Graham 
to  preside  and  give  the  charge,  &:  in  case  of  their  absence,  the  Revd, 
Wm —  Swan  to  preach  the  sermon  &  the  Revd,  Francis  Laird  to  pre- 
side and  give  the  charge. — 

Mr,  Saml,  Porter  junr  was  appointed  to  open  Presbytery  with  a  lec- 
ture upon  Isai,  61 — 1-2  &  3  verses  and  also  to  deliver  a  sermon  from 
phill,  3-20  as  parts  of  trial — 

Presbytery  agreed  to  meet  at  Tyrone  on  the  third  tuesday  of  A.prl, 
next — 

Adjourned  to  meet  in  the  2d,  Presbyterian  congregation  in  Pittsbg — 
on  the  last  tuesday  of  dec,  next — Concluded  with  prayer — 

Pittsburgh  26th  december  1809 
Presbytery  met   agreeably  to  adjournment  &  was  opened  by   Mr. 
Saml,  Porter  junr.  with  a  lecture  on  the  subject  assigned  him — 

Members  present — The  Revd,  Robt,  Steele,  Francis  Laird,  Wm — 
Wylie,  &  Jas, Graham— &  Wm— Mc,C ray,  Flder, — Absent — The  Revd, 
Dr,  Jas,  Power,  and  the  Revd,  Joseph  Henderson,  Saml,  Porter, 
Jacob  Jennings,  Geo,  Hill,  Wm — Speer,  Wm — Swan,  Thos.  More, 
Jas.  Adams,  Jas,  Guthrie,  Jas,  Galbraith,  &  Robt,  McGarrah — 
After  prayer  the  Revd,  Wm — Wylie  was  chosen  Moderator  pro,  tern, 


MINUTES  OF  THE  REDSTONE  PRESBYTERY.  239 

— The  minutes  of  the  two  last  meetings  of  Presbytery  were  read  ex- 
cept so  far  as  relates  to  supplies — Presbytery  proceeded  to  consider  the 
lecture  delivered  by  Mr,  Saml,  Porter  junr,  &  agreed  to  sustain  it  as  a 
part  of  trial — Mr,  Graham  gave  reasons  for  not  attending  the  last 
meeting  of  Presbytery  which  were  sustained. 

Presbytery  proceeded  to  examine  Mr,  Hunt  on  Ecclesiastical  history, 
Church  government  &  discipline  &  received  satisfaction — 

Mr,  Saml,  Porter  junr,  delivered  a  sermon  the  subject  assigned  him 
which  was  sustained  as  a  part  of  trial  — 

Presbytery  having  received  sufficient  testimonials  in  favour  of  Mr, 
Saml,  Porter  junr,  of  his  having  gone  through  a  regular  course  of  lit- 
erature, of  his  good  moral  character,  &  of  his  being  in  the  Communion 
of  the  Church  proceeded  to  take  the  usual  parts  of  trial  for  his  licensure 
and  he  having  given  satisfaction  as  to  his  accomplishments  in  literature 
— as  to  his  experimental  acquaintance  with  religion,  &  as  to  his  pro- 
ficiency in  Divinity  &  other  studies,  The  Presbytery  did  &  hereby  do 
express  their  approbation  of  all  These  parts  of  trial,  &  he  having 
adopted  the  Confession  of  faith  of  this  Church,  and  satisfactorily  an- 
swered the  questions  appointed  to  be  put  to  Candidates  to  be  licensed, 
Presbytery  did,  &  hereby  do  licence  him  the  said  Saml,  Porter  to 
preach  the  Gospel  of  Christ,  as  a  probationer  for  the  Holy  Ministry 
within  the  bounds  of  this  Presbytery  or  wherever  he  shall  be  orderly 
called. — 

Adjourned  to  meet  tomorrow  morning  at  half  after  ten  o, clock — 
Concluded  with  prayer 

Wednesday  27/^  1809 

Presbytery  met  agreeably  to  adjournment — Members  present  as 
above — 

After  prayer  the  minutes  of  the  last  session  were  read— The  Con- 
gregation of  Salem  having  produced  a  certificate  from  the  Revd,Thos, 
More  stating  that  said  Congregation  had  complyed  with  the  requisition 
of  Presbytery,  Presbytery  considered  themselves  at  liberty  to  appoint 
them  further  supplies 

Application  was  made  by  Salem  Congregation  for  as  much  of  the 
time  of  Mr,  Saml,  Porter  junr,  as  convenient  — 

Mr,  Porter  was  appointed  to  supply  at  Salem  the  3d,  &  4th,  Sabs,  of  January 
— one  Sab,  at  Wheatfield — at  Cherry-run  the  last  Sab,  of  feb, — at  Kittanning  the 
first  Sab,  of  march — &  the  remainder  of  his  time  at  discretion  until  the  next 
meeting  of  Presbytery — 

Presbytei\   proceeded   to  the  ordination  Sz  installment  of  Mr,  Thos, 


240  MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 


Hunt  &  did  by  prayer  &  the  laying  on  of  the  hands  of  the  Presbytery 
ordain  him  to  the  holy  office  of  the  Gospel  ministry  <\:  installed  him 
Pastor  of  the  2d,  Presbyterian  (Congregation)  of  Pittsburg — Mr,Wylie 
preached  a  sermon  on  the  occasion  and  Mr,  Graham  presided  &  gave 
the  charge — 

Adjourned  to  meet  at  Tyrone  on  the  third  tuesday  of  aprile  next — 

Concluded  with  prayer — 

Tyrone  Aprile  17H1  1810 

Presbytery  met  agreeably  to  adjournment  and  was  opened  by  the 
Revd,  Saml,  Porter  with  a  sermon  from  gal,  2-19 — 

Members  present,  the  Revd,  Dr,  Jas,  Power  &  the  Revd,  Saml, 
Porter,  Jacob  Jennings,  Geo,  Hill,  Wm-Speer,  Wm-Swan,  Thos, 
More,  Jas,  Adams,  Francis  Laird,  Wm-Wylie,  Jas,  Guthrie,  &  Thos. 
Hunt — 

Elders  Jno,  Neele,  Jno,  McClain,  Jas,  Guthrie,  Daniel  Fleming, 
Wm-Huston,   &  Lewellen  Howel — 

Absent  the  Revd,  Joseph  Henderson,  Jas,  Graham,  Jas,  Galbraith 
&  Robt,  Mc,Garrough  &  the  Revd,  Robt,  Steele  who  was  removed  by 
death  on  the  2 2d,  of  March  last — 

After  prayer,  Robt,  Taylor  a  Commissioner  from  Salem  Congrega- 
tion, requested  leave  to  apply  to  the  Presbytery  of  Ohio  for  supplies 
which  was  granted  &  the  Clerk  ordered  to  furnish  him  with  a  cop\  of 
this  minute — 

The  minutes  of  the  last  stated  meeting  of  Presbytery  so  far  as  relates 
to  supplies,  &  of  the  intermediate  meeting  were  read — 

On  enquiry  it  appeared  that  the  members  present  had  fulfilled  their 
appointments,  except  Dr,  Power,  Messrs,  Jennings  &  Laird  who  gave 
such  reasons  as  were  sustained.  The  members  who  were  absent  from 
the  last  meeting  of  Presbyter}-  gave  such  reasons  as  were  sustained — 

Adjourned  to  meet  to  morrow  morning  at  nine  O, clock — Concluded 

with  prayer 

Wednesday  Aprile  18///  r8io 

Presbytery  met  agreeably  to  adjournment  Members  present  as 
above — After  prayer  the  minutes  of  the  last  session  were  read — Appli- 
cations for  supplies  were  made  by  the  following  vacancies — Salem,  1st 
Presbyterian  Congregation  of  Pittsbg, — Wheatfield,Quemahoning,  Som- 
erset, Kittanning,  Indianna,  &  Cherry-run — Collections  for  the  Com- 
missioners fund  were  received  as  follow —  dolls 

from  Mount-pleasant  2       — 


MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 


241 


dolls  cents 

Congruity 2-     66 

Fairfield 2-     00 

1  st  Presbytn.  Congn,  Pittsbg5-     00 

Beulah 3-     02 

Poke-run  .' r-  821., 

Laurel-hill  3-     00 

Harmone  v 80  V2 


dolls  cents 
Dunlap,s-creek  for  2  years  4-     00 

Donegal  1- 

Unity  for  2  years 6- 

2d,    Presbyterian    Congn. 

Pittsbg 4- 

Union 1- 

Gilgal 1- 


00 
00 

5° 

00 

Mr.  Galbraith  appeared  &  assigned  reasons  for  not  attending  the  five 
last  meetings  of  Presbytery  &  for  not  coming  sooner  which  were  sus- 
tained— 

Collections  for  the  Missionary  fund  were  recieved  as  follow,  from 
lrnitv  D6- C16-  Salem  Di-  C50  &  Union  D2-C50—  Presbytery 
after  maturely  considering  the  plans  submitted  by  the  Gen,  Assembly 
to  the  Presbyteries  within  their  bounds  relative  to  the  establishment  of 
Theological  Schools  were  unanimously  of  opinion  that  the  first  is  most 
eligible — Upon  enquiry  it  appeared  that  the  members  had  not  since  the 
last  meeting  of  Presbytery  any  business  in  their  different  sessions  which 
was  proper  to  be  committed  to  record — Also  that  the  members  present 
had  exercised  a  proper  Pastoral  care,  as  far  as  circumstances  would 
permit,  over  baptized  persons  in  their  Congregations. 

Mr,  Porter  junr.  requested  liberty  to  itinerate  out  of  the  bounds  of 
Presbyter)  until  their  next  fall  meeting  •  which  was  granted  -&  he  is 
hereby  recommended  as  a  Probationer  in  good  standing  &  the  Clerk 
ordered  to  furnish  him  with  a  copy  of  this  minute  &  of  his  licensure — 

Anual  reports  were  recieved  from  the  following  Congregations 


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Mr,  Hill  produced  a  settlement  by  which  it  appeared  that  the 
Congn— of  Fairfield  were  indebted  to  him  ^143..  Sn..  Dio  on  the 
first  of  Aprile  last,  &  Donegal  ,£38..  Si 7..  D5^  due  on  the  first  of 


242  MINUTES   OF   THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 


Aprile  last  and  Mr,  Swan  a  settlement  with  Sawickly  Congn — by  which 
it  appeared  that  there  was  a  ballance  due  to  him  from  said  Congn  -  of 
255  Uolls-36  Cents  on  the  15,  of  November  last  &  it  also  appeared 
that  Long-run  Congregation  was  indebted  to  him  182  dolls-23  Cents 
on  the  15th  of  November  last — Mr,  Wylie  a  settlement  by  which  it 
appeared  that  Round-hill  Congregation  owed  him  161  dolls.  85^  Cents 
due  on  the  first  of  Jan,  last— and  also  that  Rehoboth  Congr—  owed  him 
42  dolls — 74  Cents  due  at  the  same  time  -Mr,  Guthrie  a  settlement 
with  Tyrone  Congr — by  which  it  appeared  that  sd,  Congr — owed  him 
51  dolls-12^  Cents  on  the  1st  of  October  last — 

The  Revd,  Wm-Speer,  Wm-Swan  &  Jas,  Guthrie  were  appointed 
Commissioners  to  attend  the  next  Gen.  Assembly — 

Dr,  Power  was  appointed  to  supply  one  Sab  at  S.iweekley  &  one  at  discretion — 

Mr,  Porter  one  Sab,  at  Greensburgh  &  one  at  Kittanning — Mr,  Jennings  one 
Sab,  at  Laurel-hill — &  one  Sab,  at  Union-Town — 

Mr,  Hill  the  2d,  of  May  at  Salem  &  one  Sab  at  Quemahoning — Mr,  More  the 
4th  Sab,  of  this  month  in  the  1st  Presbyterian  Congregation  of  Pittsburgh  & 
one  Sab,  at  Turky  foot  &  the  remainder  of  his  time  until  the  next  stated  meet- 
ing of  Presbytery  at  discretion — 

Mr,  Adams  one  Sab,  at  the  crossings  &  one  at  Turky  foot — 

Mr,  Laird  one  Sab,  at  Kittaning  &  one  at  discretion —Mr,  Wylie  the  2d,  Sab, 
of  May  at  Tyrone  &  the  3d  Sab,  of  August  at  Union-Town — - 

Mr,  Galbraith  one  Sab,  at  Indianna&  one  at  Cownshanick — Mr,  Hunt  the  4th 
Sab,  of  May  at  Long-run  &  one  Sab  at  Unity — 

Mr,  Henderson  to  assist  at  the  administration  of  the  Lords  Supper  at  Salem 
on  the  2d  Sab,  of  May,  &  one  Sab,  at  Indianna — 

Mr,  Graham  one  Sab,  in  the  1st,  congregation  of  Pittsburgh  &  one  Sab,  at 
discretion — 

Mr,  McGarraugh  one  Sab,  at  Cherry-run  &  one  at  Cowanshanick — and  Mr, 
Porter  junr,  at  Pittsbg,  the  5  Sab,  of  this  month  — 

On  motion  resolved  that  the  Revd,  Wm-Speer  be  added  to  the 
Standing  committee  — 

Mr,  More  requested  liberty  to  itinerate  without  the  bounds  of  Pres- 
bytery most  of  the  time  until  their  next  Stated  meeting — which  was 
granted — 

Adjourned  to  meet  at  Unity  on  the  3d,   tuesday  of  October  next — 

Concluded  with  prayer — 

Examined  and  approved  By  the  Synod — October  4th  1810 — 

Sam!  Porter  Mod. 


MINUTES    <"»F    IHF.    REDSTON1     PRESBYTERY.  243 

Unity  i  6t/i  October  1 8 1  o — 

Presbytery  met  agreeably  to  adjournment  <S:  was  opened  with  a 
sermon  by  the  Revd.  Jas,  Galbraith  from  Isai.  63-1 —  Constituted 
with  prayer — 

Members  present,  the  Revd,  Saml,  Porter — Wm-Speer.  Wm-Swan. 
Wm— Wylie,  Jas.  Graham,  Jas.  Guthrie  Jas,  Galbraith  &  Robt,  Mc,Gar- 
raugh — 

Elders.  I  no.  More —  Wm— Finley,  Wm— Finley,  Thos,  Wilson  Jas. 
Goudy,  Peter  Wallace  <S:  Hugh  Martin  — 

Absent — The  Revd  Dr,  Jas,  Power  &  the  Revd.  Joseph  Henderson, 
Thos.  More,  Jacob  Jennings  Geo,  Hill  Francis  Laird,  Jas,  Adams  & 
Thos,  Hunt — 

The  Revd,  Wm-Swan,  was  chosen  Moderator  &  the  Revd,  Jas. 
Galbraith  Clerk — 

Mr.  Graham. s  reasons  for  not  attending  the  two  last  meetings  of 
Presbytery  &  Mr.  McGarraughs  reasons  for  not  attending  the  last 
meeting  were  sustained   - 

On  enquiry  it  appeared  that  the  Revd,  Jas.  Guthrie  attended  the 
last  Gen,  Assembly— 

The  Revd.  Wm— Swan  &  Wm-Speer  gave  reasons  for  not  attending 
which  were  sustained — 

It  appeared  that  the  members  had  substantially  fulfilled  their  appoint- 
ments with  the  exception  of  Mr.  Wylie  in  one  instance  whose  reasons 
for  not  fulfilling  that  one  were  sustained — 

Applications  for  supplies  were  received  from  the  following  Congre- 
gations— viz.  Cown.shnick.  Red-bank.  Salem.  Indianna,  and  Kittan- 
ing— 

Adjourned  to  meet  to  morrow,  morning  at  9  o,  (lock —  Concluded 
with  prayer — 

Wednesday  l-jt/i  October — 

Presbytery  met  agreeably  to  adjournment — Members  present  as 
above 

After  prayer  the  minutes  of  the  last  session  were  read 

The  Revd  Messrs.  More.  Laird,  and  Huntt,  appeared  Their  rea- 
sons for  not  coming  sooner  were  sustained 

Uppon  enquiry  it  appeared  that  the  Revd  Messrs.  More  &  Laird  had 
fulfilled  their  appointments— The  Revd  Mr.  Hunts  reasons  for  not  ful- 
filling his,  were  sustained — 

The  Revd,  Joseph  Stockton  formerly,  a  member  of  the  Presbytery 
of  Erie  made  application  to  be  received  by  this  Presbytery,  and  having 
given  sufficient  evidence  that  he  was  a  member  in  good  standing  «N:  had 


244  MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 

been  regularly  dismissed  from  the  Presbytery  of  Erie  he  was  accord- 
ingly received — 

Mr,  Saml,  Porter  junr,  requested  a  dismission  from  this  Presbytery 
in  order  to  put  himself  under  the  care  of  the  Presbytery  of  Carlisle:  & 
expressed  a  desire  to  supply  within  our  bounds  through  the  winter; 
This  request  was  granted  and  the  Clerk  ordered  to  furnish  him  with 
the  necessary  testimonials — 

The  Revd,  Robt,  Patterson,  a  member  of  the  Presbytery  of  Erie, 
requested  leave  to  preach  occasionally  within  the  bounds  of  this  Pres- 
bytery which  was  granted — 

Collections  for  the  Commssrs,  fund  were  recieved  from  the  follow- 
ing Congrs,  —  Long-run  D  3  Cents  21 — Sawickly  D  1 — Cents  64 — 
Greensburgh  D  4 — Cents  05 — 

For  the  Missionary  fund  Beulah — 3 — 75  Laurel-hill  a  reciept  for  the 
payment  of  Dolls,  10  into  the  hands  of  the  Treasurer — The  Treasurer 
stated  that  he  had  received  at  the  late  meeting  of  Synod — from 
Dunlap,s-Creek  D  23 — C  50 — Rehoboth  &  Round-hill  Dolls  49 — 
Greensburgh  D  4.  C  00  — 

On  motion  resolved  that,  it  be  enjoined  on  the  members  of  this  Pres- 
bytery, Severally,  to  make  proper  exertions  to  obtain  contributions, 
within  their  respective  charges  &  where  they  may  supply;  for  the  use 
of  the  Theological  School,  and  transmit  the  sums  collected  to  the 
agents  appointed  by  the  Gen,  Assembly  within  our  bounds  as  soon  as 
convenient — 

The  Revd,  Thomas  More  requested  leave  to  itinirate  without  the 
bounds  of  this  Presbytery  until  the  next  stated  meeting,  which  was 
granted  &  the  Clerk  ordered  to  furnish  him  with  a  coppy  of  this  min- 
ute—  -> 

Mr,  Stockton  requested  leave  of  absence  the  remaining  sessions  of 
Presbytery  which  was  granted  — 

The  Congregation  of  Concord  requested  liberty  to  apply  to  the  Pres- 
bytery of  Erie  for  supplies  which  was  granted  — 

Mr,   Porter  Senr,  was  appointed  to  preach  one  Sab,  in  the  first  Congregation  of 
Pittsbg — Mr,  Swan  one  Sab,  at  Salem  —Mr,  More  the  last  Sab  of  this  month  at 
Kittaning — Mr  Wylie  one  Sab,  at  Union-Town  —  Mr,  Stockton  in  the  first  Congr- 
I'ittsburgh    as    often   as   convenient — Mr,  Graham   one  Sab.  in  the  first  Congr- 
of  Pittsburgh — 

Mr,  Guthrie  one  Sal),  at  Kittanning — 

Mr,  Galbraith  one  Sab,  at  Indianna — Mr,  Hill  one  Sab,  at  Salem — Mr,  Laird 
one  Sab,  at  discretion — Mr,  Adams  one  Sab,  at  the  Crossings — Mr,  Porter  junr, 
the  third  Sab  of  October  at  Kittanning  &  one  Sab  at  Salem  — 


MINUTES    'M      L'HE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY.  245 

Adjourned  to  meet  in  Rehoboth  the  third  tuesday  of  Aprile  next — 

Concluded  with  prayer — 

Rehoboth  16th  Aprile  181 1 

Presbytery  met  agreeably  to  adjournment  &  was  opened  with  a  ser- 
mon by  the  Revd,  Thomas  Huntt,  from  Rom,  3d,  25th — 

Constituted  with  prayer-  -Members  present,  The  Revd,  Dr,  James 
Power,  &  the  Revd,  Saml,  Porter,  George  Hill,  Wm-Swan,  Thos, 
More,  Wm-Speer,  Francis  Laird,  James  Adams,  Wm-Wylie,  James 
Graham,  James  Guthrie,  Robert  McGarraugh  &  Thomas  Huntt — 

Elders,  John  Ralston,  John  Finley,  John  Sloan,  Joseph  Hadden, 
Michael  Rough,  Alexander  Irwin,  John  Cooley,  James  Cooper,  James 
Veach  &  William  Bell,— 

Absent — The  Revd,  Joseph  Henderson,  Jacob  Jinnings,  Joseph 
Stockton  &  James  Galbraith — 

The  minutes  of  the  last  meeting  were  read — 

On  enquiry  it  appeared  that  the  members  present  had  fulfilled  their 
appointment — 

Mr,  Robert  Taylor,  a  Commissioner  from  Salem  Congregation  re- 
quested liberty  to  apply  to  the  Ohio  Presbytery  for  supplies  which  was 
granted  and  the  Clerk  ordered  to  furnish  him  with  a  coppy  of  this 
minute — 

A  memorial  from  Dunlap,s-Creek  Congregation  was  presented  to 
Presbytery — praying  for  advice  relative  to  embarrassments  therein 
specified.  Presbytery  appointed  the  Revd,  Wm-Wylie,  James  Gra- 
ham, &  James  Guthrie — with  Messrs,  J  no,  Wwright,  &  Joseph  Tor- 
rence  Elders  a  Committee,  to  meet  at  Dunlap,s  Creek,  Church  on  the 
last  thursday  of  may  next,  t\:  pay  such  attention  to  the  above  case  as 
they  may  judge  proper  &  report  at  the  next  meeting  of  Presbytery — 

Presbytery  appointed  the  Revd,  George  Hill  &  Wm-Wylie  a  Com- 
mittee to  examine  the  accounts  of  the  Treasurer  for  the  Commissioners 
fund — and  the  Revd,  Wm-Swan  &  George  Hill  a  Committee  to  ex- 
amine the  accounts  of  the  Treasurer  of  the  Missionary  fund — to  report 
to  morrow  morning  — 

The  Revd,  George  Hill,  Wm-Swan  &  Thos,  Huntt,  with  Mr, 
George  Plummer  elder  were  appointed  Commissioners  to  attend  the 
next  Gen,  Assembly — 

Applications  for  supplies  were  rec,d  from  the  following  Congrega- 
tions— Salem,  Red-bank,  Glade-run,  formerly  called  Cownshanick, 
Quemahoning,  Wheatfield,  Crossings,  Kittaning.  Tygarts-Vallev, 
Turky-foot.  Union   Town  &  Somerset — 


24<>  MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 


Resolved  that  it  be  considered  the  duty  of  every  member  of  this 
Presbytery  who  shall  supply  in  our  vacancies  to  inculcate  on  them 
publickly,  or  in  private,  as  he  shall  think  most  adviseable,  the  import- 
ance of  sending  Commissioners  to  the  stated  meetings  of  Presbytery, 
or  where  this  in  any  instances  ma)  be  impracticable,  to  forward  to 
Presbytery  such  communications  as  the  state  of  the  vacancy  may  re- 
quire— 

Adjourned  to  meet  to  morrow  morning  at  9  o, clock — 

Concluded  with  prayer — 

Wednesday  17///,  181 1 

Presbytery  met  agreeably  to  adjournment — Members  present  as 
above — After  prayer  the  minutes  of  the  last  session  were  read — 

The  Revd,  James  Galbraith  assigned  reasons  for  not  coming  sooner 
which  were  sustained — Dr,  Power  produced  a  settlement  with  Mount- 
Pleasant  Congregation  whereby  it  appeared  that  said  Congregation 
were  indebted  to  him  ,£215  15  S,  3,  d  on  the  first  of  Aprile  last  -Mr, 
Potter  produced  a  settlement  with  the  Congr — of  Congruitv  whereby  it 
appeared  that  sd,  Congr — stood  indebted  to  him  Dolls  229,  Cents  39 
on  the  9th  of  Aprile  r 81 1 

Mr,  Hill  produced  a  settlement  with  Fairfield  Congr  —  whereby  it  ap- 
peared that  sd,  Congr — stood  indebted  to  him  jQ.  no— S  17  d  4  on  the 
6th  of  Aprile  last — &  also  from  Donegal  a  settlement  whereby  it  ap- 
peared that  sd,  Congr — stood  indebted  to  him  on  the  15th  of  Aprile 
last  the  sum  of  jQ  45-  S  7-  d  9 — 

Mr.  Swan  produced  a  settlement  with  Long-run  Congr — whereby  it 
appeared  that  sd,  Congr — stood  indebted  to  him  dolls  82  cents  31  due 
on  the  15th  of  Novembr,  1810 — and  also  a  settlement  with  Sawickly 
( 'ongr — whereby  it  appeared  that  sd,  Congr— stood  indebted  to  him 
dolls  226.  cents  161/,  due  on  the  15th,  Nov,   1810  — 

Mr.  Wylie  produced  a  settlement  with  Round-hill  Congr  -  whereby 
it  appeared  that  sd,  Congr— stood  indebted  to  him  doll  150,  c  58  due 
on  the  1st,  of  Jan,  181  1 — &  with  Rehoboth  Congr — whereby  it  appeared 
that  sd,  Congr  —  stood  indebted  to  him  dols  64-  cents  12,  due  on  the 
first  of  Jan,  181 1 — Mr.  Guthrie  produced  a  settlement  with  Tyrone 
Congr — whereby  it  appeared  that  sd,  Congr — stood  indebted  to  him  doll 
64,  cents  66  due  on  the  6th  of  Aprile  last — Mr.  Huntt  produced  a 
settlement  with  the  2d,  Congr — of  Pittsburgh  whereby  it  appeared  that 
sd,  Congr — stood  indebted  to  him,  doll  104,  cents  44  due  on  the  first 
of  Aprile  181 1  — 

On  enquiry  it  appeared  that  the  members  present  had  not  anj  Ses- 
sional records  for  examination — 


MINUTES   OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 


'47 


Anual  reports  were  recieved  from  the  following  Churches 


Total  in  Com- 
munion    ist, 
Aprl,  1810 

Admitted  since 

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U 

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0  .£  c 
a.  g  0 

V 

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DU 

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1 

15 
30 
29 
II 
II 

4 
20 

25 

20 

39 
n 
22 
21 
15 

4 

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h 

Mount-pleasant 
Congruity 

153 

130 

144 

96 

123 

42 

92 

80 

1 84 
122 
129 
109 

65 
30 

&5 

66 

5 

3 

2 

3 

151 

15 

2 

1 

Unity 
Greensburgh 

3 
2 

12 
10 

2 

1 

5 

4 

14 

2 
1 

I 

I 

8 

1 

4 

3 
1 

119 

43 

11 

4 



1 

1 

2 
2 

1 

2 

26 

Rehoboth    "1 

Round-hill  / 

Beulah 

Laurel-Hill 

Tyrone 

ist  Congr,  Pittsbg 

2d  Congr,  Pittsbg 

Long-run 

Sawickly 

4 
4 
3 
1 
6 
13 

2 

4 
2 

2 
1 
I 

6 
26 

5 

5 
1 

6 
4 

1 

182 
112 
132 
no 

74 
54 
59 
65 

20 

40 

13 
24 
21 
16 
4 
15 

The  Committee  appointed  to  examine  the  accounts  of  the  Treasurer 
for  the  Commissioners  fund  having  found  some  difficulties  in  bring- 
ing the  matter  to  an  issue,  Presbytery  recommitted  the  business  to  them 
&  ordered  them  to  report  at  the  fall  meeting — 

The  Committee  appointed  to  settle  the  accounts  of  the  Treasurer  for 
the  Missionary  fund  having  found  some  difficulties  in  bring(ing)  the 
matter  to  an  issue,  Presbytery  recomitted  the  business  to  them  with 
an  injunction  to  report  at  their  next  fall  meeting — 

The  Revd,  Francis  Laird  was  appointed  Treasurer  for  the  Commis- 
sioners fund  — 

Contributions  for  the  Commissioners  fund  were  recieved  as  follow 

Doll  Cents 
D  C 

Congruity 2-68 

Donegal 1-00 

Greensburgh 2-65 

Beulah    3—75 

Round  hill  for  2  years.... 4_35_ 


Mount-pleasant  2-56 

Fairfield 2-00 

Sawickly 1-46 

Unity 2-50 

Rehoboth  for  2  years...6-i8^ 
•Laurel-hill 3-20 


ist  Congr —Pittsburgh  5-00     2d,  Congr — Pittsburgh.. 5-28 

Bethel  5-19 — And   Collections  for   the    Mis- 

D  C*  DC  DC 

sionary  fund  from  Unity  2-50 

Greensburgh 2.70 — Congruity  6.00     Union  2  00 


»48  MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 


On  motion  resolved  that  the  Revd,  Win.  Speer,  Wm-Wylie  &  Jas, 
Graham  be  appointed  to  assist  the  agents  of  the  Gen,  Assembly  in  this 
Presbytery  in  obtaining  contributions  for  the  Theological  School — 

Dr  Power  was  appointed  to  preach  at  Sawickly  the  first  Sab,  of  [une  &  one 
Sab,  at  discretion —  Mr,  Porter  the  first  Sab,  of  Sep,  at  Salem —  Mr,  Speer 
one  Sab,  at  Quemahoning —  Mr,  More  one  Sab,  at  Cherry-run  &  one  at  Kittan- 
ning —  Mr,  Adams  two  Sab,.s  at  discretion  Mr,  Wylie  one  Sab,  at  Union-Town 
— Mr,  Laird  at  Long-run  the  last  Sab,  of  May  &  one  at  discretion —  Mr  Gra- 
ham 2d  Congr — of  Pittsburgh  the  2d,  Sab,  of  May  — Mr.  McGarraugh  one  Sab,  at 
Glade-run  &  one  at  Red-bank  — Mr,  Galbraith  one  Sab,  at  Glade-run,  &  the  1st, 
Sab,  of  June  at  Fairfield — Mr.  Guthrie  at  Donegal  the  2d,  Sab,  of  May— Mr, 
Stockton  one  Sab,  in  the  2d,  Congr — of  Pittsburgh 

Mr,  More  requested  liberty  to  itinirate  without  the  bounds  of  this 
Presbytery  until  their  next  stated  meeting  which  was  granted,  &  the 
Clerk  ordered  to  furnish  him  with  a  copy  of  this  minute —  Presbytery 
agreed  to  meet  at  Congruity  on  the  third  tuesday  of  October  next — 

Adjourned  to  meet  at  Round-hill  on  the  third  tuesday  of  June  next — 

Concluded  with  prayer — 

Round-hill  18///,  June  181 J 

Presbytery  met  agreeably  to  adjournment  and  was  opened  with  a 
sermon  by  the  Revd.  Francis  Herron  from  Acts  16th.  31st —  Mem- 
bers present,  the  Revd,  Wm-Swan  Wm-Wylie  &  James  Graham — 

Elders  Jno,  Wright  &  Jas,  B.  Clough— 

Absent,  the  Revd,  Dr,  Jas,  Power,  &  the  Revd,  Joseph  Henderson, 
Jacob  Jinnings,  Saml,  Porter,  Wm-Speer,  Thos,  More.  Geo,  Hill. 
Francis  Laird,  Jas,  Adams,  Jas,  Guthrie,  Joseph  Stockton,  Jas,  Gal- 
braith, Robt,  Mc,Garraugh  &  Thos,  Huntt — 

After  prayer  the  minutes  of  the  last  meeting  of  Presbytery  as  far  as 
they  relate  to  the  business  of  Dunlap,s-Creek  Congr — were  read — 

The  Revd,  Francis  Herron  formerly  a  member  of  the  Presbytery  of 
Carlisle  presented  a  dismission  from  sd,  Presbytery  with  satisfactory 
testimonials  of  his  good  standing,  &  requested  to  be  recieved  as  a  mem- 
ber of  this  Presbytery  which  was  granted — 

The  Committee  appointed  to  meet  at  Dunlap,s  (Creek)  reported  that 
they  met  agreeably  to  appointment  and  paid  that  attention  to  the 
business  which  they  thought  necessary — 

A  communication  from  the  Revd,  Jacob  Jinnings  was  handed  into 
Presbytery  in'which  he  requests  that  on  account  of  his  age  &  infirmi- 
ties, the  pastoral  relation  between  him  &  Dunlap.s-(  reek  Congr — be 
dissolved — 

A  <  ommunication  was  likewise  recieved  from  the  Congr — attested 


MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY.  249 


by  the  Revd,  Jas,  Guthrie,  that  the  sd,  Congr — had  in  a  regular  man- 
ner, after  public  notice  was  given,  acquiesced  in  the  above  request  & 
authorised  their  Commissioner  to  state  the  same  to  Presbytery  — where- 
upon the  Presbytery  after  mature  deliberation  did  &  hereby  do  dissolve 

sd.  pastoral  relation 

The  Commissioner  from  Dunlap,s-Creek  Congr — applied  for  supplies. 
&  for  liberty  to  apply  to  the  Presbytery  of  Ohio  for  supplies,  which 
was  granted — 

.Mr,  Swan  w.is  appointed  to  supply  at  Dunlap,s  Creek  the  last  Sab,  of  August, 
..V  Mr,  Wylie  the  last  Sab  of  July  — 

A  collection  of  doll  46-62  Cents  was  recieved  from  L)unlap,s-Creek 
for  the  Missionary  fund — 

A  call  from  the  ist  Presbyterian  Congr — of  Pittsb,g  to  the  Revd, 
Francis  Herron.  was  presented,  read  &  put  into  his  hands,  of  which 
he  declared  his  acceptance — 

Adjourned  to  meet  at  Congruity  the  third  tuesday  of  October  next — 

Concluded  with  prayer — 
These  Records  were  examined  and  approve(d)  thus  far  by  the  Synod — 

Pittsb-g  Octr—  4.  1814 
Wm-  Wick,  Modr. 

CONORUITY    15///   Oct  l8l  I. 

Presbytery  met  agreeably  to  adjournment  &  was  opened  with  a  ser- 
mon by  the  Revd,  Francis  Herron  from  Mat.  12  &  20— 

Constituted  with  prayer — 

Members  present,  The  Revd,  Dr,  James  Power.  6c  the  Revd,  Messrs, 
Joseph  Henderson,  Saml,  Porter,  Geo,  Hill.  Wm-  Swan,  Wm-  Speer, 
Francis  Herron,  Francis  Laird  Jas.  Adams,  Wm- Wylie,  Jas,  Galbraith 
&  Thos,  Huntt — 

Elders,  Jno,  Giffin,  Robt,  Wilson.  J  no.  Woods,  Joseph  Ogdon, 
Joseph  Collins,  James  Guthrie,  Wm-  Smith.  Ebenezer  Finley,  Saml, 
Morehead,  &  Jno.  Hamilton, — 

Absent — The  Revd,  Thos,  Moure.  Jacob  Jennings,  Joseph  Stock- 
ton,  tSc  James  Graham 

The  minutes  of  the  two  last  meetings  of  P. B. y  were  read — 

The  Synod  of  Pittsburgh  at  their  late  meeting  having  altered  a  part 
of  the  line  of  division  between  the  Presbyteries  of  Redstone  &  Erie, 
in  such  a  manner  as  to  embrace  the  Revd,  Robt,  McGarraugh  &  the 
Congregations  under  his  care  within  the  Presbyter}-  of  Erie,  he  is  no 
longer  considered  a  member  of  this  Presbytery — 

The   Revd,  Boyd^Mercer  a  member  of  the  Presbytery  of  Ohio  & 


250  MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 

the  Revd,  Robt,  Mc,  C7arraugh  a  member  of  the   Presbytery  of  Erie, 
were  invited  &  took  Seats  as  corresponding  members — 

On  enquiry  it  appeared  that  the  members  present  had  generally  ful- 
filled their  appointments — The  Revd,  Joseph  Henderson, s  reasons  for 
not  attending  the  last  &  some  of  the  former  meetings  of  Presbytery 
were  sustained 

The  reasons  given  by  the  Revd,  Dr,  Power,  &  the  Revd,  Messrs, 
Porter,  Speer,  Hill,  Laird,  Adams,  Guthrie,  &  Huntt  for  not  attending 
the  last  meeting  of  Presbytery  were  sustained  — 

The  Revd,  Boyd  Mercer  of  the  Presbytery  of  Ohio  applied  for  lib- 
erty to  preach  at  Union-Town  &  Brownsville  until  he  has  fulfilled  his 
existing  engagement — with  those  people — 

The  Revd,  Messrs,  Henderson,  Hill,  &  Speer  were  appointed  a 
Committee  to  divide  a  number  of  books  pamphlets  &  small  tracts  sent 
on  by  the  Synod  to  be  disposed  among  the  members  of  Presbytery  for 
their  distribution — 

Adjourned  to  meet  to  morrow  morning  at  9,  o, Clock — 

Concluded  with  prayer — 

Wednesday  morning  \6th,Oct. 

Presbytery  met  agreeably  to  adjournment — Members  present  as 
above — 

After  prayer  the  minutes  of  last  session  were  read — 

On  motion  resolved  that  the  Presbytery  cannot  sanction  the  existing 
engagements  between  the  Revd,  Boyd  Mercer  &  the  people  of  Union- 
Town  or  those  between  him  &  the  people  of  Brown, s-ville,  because 
they  were  not  made  agreeably  to  the  well  known  regulations  of  the 
Presbyterian  Church  by  which  they  ought  to  be  governed — 

Presbytery  ordered  their  Clerk  to  inform  the  people  concerned  in 
the  above  cases  that  they  will  approave  of  any  supplies  which  may  be 
obtained  agreeably  to  the  rules  prescribed  in  the  Constitution  &  prin- 
ciples of  the  Presbyterian  Church 

Contributions  for  the  Missionary  fund  were  recieved  from  the  follow- 
ing Congregations — 

DC  DC 

— Poke-run 3.  00  Plumb  Creek  4-00 

— Congruity 7-31 Ebenezer 2-25 

— Sawickly 6-21 Long-run ,4-62 

— Rehoboth  26-52 -Round-hill 1 1-56 

And  for  the  Commissioners  fund  from 

DC  DC 

Tyrone 2-00 1  .ong-rui) 3.  49 

Plumb-creek  3-76  - — Poke-run 2.  00 


MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY.  25 1 

Mr,  David  Lloyd  applied  to  Presbytery  for  immediate  licensure  to 
preach  the  Gospel — 

Presbytery  after  taking  his  case  into  consideration  were  of  opinion 
that  they  could  not  consistently  with  the  rules  of  their  Church  grant 
his  request — 

The  Committee  appointed  to  divide  a  quantity  of  books  pamphlets 
&  small  Tracts — reported  that  they  had  divided  a  part  of  the  books 
<xx  into  several  parcels  to  be  distributed  by  the  Revd,  Messrs  -  Hender- 
son, Hill,  Speer.  Swan.  Wylie,  Adams,  &  Guthrie, — The  remainder 
were  distributed  among  the  members  present — 

Applications  for  supplies  were  made  by  the  following  vacant  Con- 
gregations— viz  Salem — Dunlaps-creek  -  Crossings — Glade-run — Red- 
bank  -  Kittanning — Quemahoning  -Somerset — Turky-foot  —  Union- 
Town —  Morgan-town  — Tygarts-Valley,  &  Pricket,s  Settlement 

-Mr.  Henderson  was  appointed  to  supply  at  Indianna  one  Sab, — Mr,  Porter  one 
at  Somerset  &  one  at  Salem  —  Mr,  Hill  one  at  Salem-&  one  at  discretion — Mr, 
Swan  at  Salem  the  last  Sab  of  novbr — at  Dunlap,s  Creek  1st,  Sab,  of  Aprile — 
Mr,  Speer  one  at  Ouemahoning  &  one  at  discretion  — 

Mr,  Laird  one  at  Kittanning  &  one  at  discretion — 

Mr,  Adams  at  Tygarts-Valley  two  Sabbath, s — 

Mr,  Wylie  one  in  Union-Town  &  one  at  discretion — Mr,  Guthrie  one  at  Dun- 
lap, s-Creek  &  one  at  discretion — Mr,  Herron  at  Dunlap,s-Creek  the  3d,  Sab,  of 
novbr.  &  at  Salem  the  3d  Sab,  of  december — Mr,  Moore  2  Sab,s  at  discretion — 
Mr,  Graham  one  at  Kittaning  &  one  at  discretion — Mr,  Galbraith  2  Sab,s  at 
'discretion  — 

The  Committee  appointed  to  examine  the  accounts  of  the  Treasurer 
of  the  Commissioners  fund  —  6c  also  the  Committee  appointed  to  exam- 
ine the  accounts  of  the  Treasurer  of  the  Missionary  fund,  having 
through  some  inadvertency  forgotten  some  of  the  documents  necessary 
to  enable  them  to  make  their  reports  were  ordered  to  be  ready  to  re- 
port at  the  next  Spring  meeting — 

Mr,  Stockton  was  appointed  to  open  Presbytery  at  their  next 
meeting — 

Adjourned  to  meet  in  Greensburgh  the  third  thursday  of  Aprile 
next —  Concluded  with  prayer — 

Greensburgh,  Aprile  21st,  181 2 — 
Presbytery  met  agreeably  to  adjournment  &  was  opened  with  a  ser- 
mon by  the  Revd,  Saml,  Porter  from  acts,  13-  26- 

Members  present — The  Revd,  Messrs  Saml,  Porter,  Wm-  Swan, 
Wm-  Speer,  Francis  Herron.  Wm-  Wylie,  James  Graham,  James 
Guthrie,  James  Galbraith  cc  Thos,   Huntt — 


252  MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 


Elders,  Benjamin  Allsworfh,  Daniel  Flemming,  James  Brady,  Jno, 
Me,  Dowel,  Jno,  Cummings,  Wm-  Hill,  Robert  Robinson,  Charles 
Porter  sr  —John  Laisure — &  Thus,  Follok  — 

Absent — The  Revd,  Dr.  James  Power,  &  the  Revd.  Messrs,  Joseph 
Henderson,  Thos,  Moore,  Jacob  Jinnings,  Geo.  Hill.  James  Adams, 
Francis  Laird  &  Joseph  Stockton  — 

After  prayer  the  minutes  of  last  session  were  read-  Messrs,  Graham 
&  Galbraith  assigned  reasons  for  not  attending  the  last  meeting  of 
Presbytery  which  were  sustained 

On  enquiry  it  appeared  that  the  members  present  had  fulfilled  their 
supplies  except  Mr,  Graham  whose  reasons  for  not  fulfilling  his  were 
sustained  — 

Those  of  the  members  present  to  whom  were  committed  some  books, 
pamphlets  &  small  tracts  stated  that  they  had  distributed  a  number  of 
them  &  that  some  yet  remained  on  hand  Presbytery  directed  them  to 
dispose  of  the  remainder  agreeably  to  a  former  order — 

The  Revd,  Dr,  Power  appeared  &  his  reasons  for  not  comming 
sooner  were  sustained 

Application  was  made  by  the  Congregation  of  Indianna  for  one 
half  of  the  labours  of  the  Revd,  James  Galbraith  for  one  year  — 

Mr,  Galbraith  requested  leave  to  resign  the  pastoral  charge  of  the 
Congregation  of  Harmoney  &:  the  Trustees  of  sd,  Congr —  having  in- 
formed Presbytery  that  they  were  unable  to  fulfil  their  contract  with 
Mr,  Galbraith  &  that  they  acquiesced  in  his  request  it  was  granted — 
And  Mr,  Galbraith  having  expressed  a  willingness  to  supply  at  Indianna 
the  one  half  of  his  time  for  one  year — the  request  of  sd.  Congr  was 
also  granted 

Applications  for  supplies  were  received  from  the  following  Congrs — 
viz,  Dunlaps-Creek,  Little-Redstone  &  G lade-run — Recieved  for  the 
Missionary  fund  from  Bethel  &  Ebenezer — D2-C85 — 

Mr,  Moore  came — &  his  reasons  for  not  attending  the  last  meeting 
of  Presbytery  &  coming  sooner  to  this  meeting  were  sustained — Col- 
lections for  the  Commissioners  fund  were  received  from  the  following 
Congregations  -viz  — 

D  C  D  C 

Bethel  &  Ebenezer 2-81 Mount  pleasant 2-25 

Congruity  .  2-87  istPresbyterianCongrP, 6,29-37. 

Rehoboth 1-86 Round-hill 1-94 

Beulah 3-26 Laurel-Hill 2-00 

Poke-run  .,  1  -50 2d  Congr.  Pittsburgh  3~95 

Adjourned  to  meet  to-(morrow)  morning  at  nine  0,  clock     • 

Concluded  with  prayer — 


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Wednesday  morning  22</,  Aprl, 

Presbytery  met  agreeably  to  adjournment  Members  present  as 
above — After  prayer  the  minutes  of  the  last  session  wire  read — 

A  supplication  for  supplies  &  for  two  administrations  of  the  Lords- 
Supper  was  presented  by  Salem  Congregation — 

The  Committee  appointed  to  examine  the  accounts  of  the  Treasurer 
of  the  Missionary  fund — reported  that  tbey  had  examined  the  accounts 
up  to  the  20th,  instant,  &  that  there  appears  (to)  be  a  ballance  of  I )  20- 
C  65  in  the  hands  of  the  Treasurer— The  report  was  approved — 

The  Committee  appointed  to  examine  the  accts,  of  the  Treasurer  ol 
the  Commissioners  fund  reported  that  they  had  examined  sd,  accts, 
&  there  appears  a  ballance  of  35  cents  in  the  hands  of  sd.  Treasurer — 

The  report  was  approaved — &  sd,  Treasurer  was  ordered  to  pay  the 
ballance  into  the  hands  of  the  present  Treasurer  of  Commisrs-  fund — 

A  petition  was  recieved  from  the  Congregations  of  Tygarts  Valley, 
&  one  from  Middle-Town,  requesting  Presbytery  to  ordain  Mr,  Wm— 
Caldwell  whom  they  represent  as  a  minister  of  the  Gospel — On  con- 
versing with  Mr,  Caldwell  it  appeared  that  he  eoncieved  he  had 
recieved  authority  to  preach  from  a  certain  society  in  Philadelphia 
stiling  themselves  the  Christian  Church — 

On  motion  resolved  that  the  above  petitions  can  not  be  granted  as  the 
Society  by  which  he  is  said  to  be  authorized  to  preach  is  not  known 
to  us,  as  a  branch  of  the  Church  of  Christ — Therefore  we  can  not  rec- 
ognise him  as  a  preacher  of  the  Gospel — 

The  Revd,  Wm— Swan  produced  a  settlement  with  Sawickley  by 
which  it  appears  that  sd,  Congregations  are  indebted  to  him  the  sum 
of  D  267-  C  31  due  upon  the  15th  nov,  last — and  a  settlement  with 
Long-run  by  which  it  appears  that  sd,  Congr —  stand  indebted  to  him  a 
ballance  of  D  131-  C  40  due  upon  the  same  day — 

Mr,  Wylie  presented  a  settlement  with  Rehoboth  Congr.  by  which 
it  appears  that  sd  Congr —  are  indebted  to  him  in  a  ballance  of 
D  84-  C  24  &  a  settlement  with  Roundhill  Congr —  by  which  it  appeared 
that  sd,  Congr.  stood  indebted  to  him  a  balance  of  D  229-  C  44  both 
due  on  the  first  of  Jan,  last — 

Mr,  Galbraith  produced  a  settlement  with  Gilgal — by  which  it  ap- 
pears that  sd,  Congr —  stood  indebted  to  him  in  a  ballance  of  D  124 
C  74  due  on  the  9th  of  Oct --last — <Sc  a  settlement  with  Harmbney  by 
which  it  appeared  that  sd,  Congregation  stood  indebted  to  (him)  a  bal- 
lance of  D  169-  cents  82 — Mr,  Huntt  produced  a  settlement  with  the 
2d,  Congregation  of  Pittsburgh  by  which  it  appeared  that  sd,  Congre- 
gation stood  indebted  to  him  a  ballance  of  I)  54-  C  88-  upon  the  first  of 
this  month 


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Mr,  Porter  produced  a  settlement  with  Congruity  by  which  it  ap- 
peared that  sd,  Congr —  stood  indebted  to  him  a  ballance  of  D  236- 
cents  53— 

The  Revd,  Messrs,  Swan  &  Graham  were  appointed  a  committee  to 
prepare  a  communication  to  the  Congrs,  of  Tygarts  Valley  &  Middle- 
town  respecting  Mr.  Caldwell  and  report  in  the  afternoon — 

In  order  to  enable  the  Commissioners  to  the  next  General  Assembly 
to  comply  with  the  requisitions  of  that  Body  relative  to  the  state  of  re- 
ligion throughout  the  Churches — The  members  were  severally  called 
upon  to  give  a  narrative  of  the  state  of  religion  in  Congrs.  under  their 
care 

Presbytery  approaved  of  the  rule  relative  to  ordination  sine  titulo 
submitted  to  their  consideration  by  the  last  General  Assembly — 

Anual  reports  were  recieved  from  the  following  Churches  viz — 


Total  in  Com- 
munion Apl, 
1811 

Added  since 

5 

'-c 

55 
O 

t . 

a  §       BaP 

tized  since 

Uppon 
Examin- 
ation 

Uppon 
Certifi- 
cate. 

Suspende 

Totals 
Commun 

Adults 

"o 

Mount  pleasant 
Congruity — 
Sawick  & 
Long-run 
Greensburgh 
Unity 
Beulah 
Rehoboth  &  ) 
Round-hill     ) 
Laurel-hill  &  \ 
Tyrone              I 

72 
56 

43 
119 
112 

182 

242 

2 

'    4 
I 

2 
3 

1 

1 
1 
1 

1 

2 

I 

2 

4 
4 
4 

3 

5 

3 

1 

74    

60 

39    

121 
116 

181 

245        1 

9 
8 

4 
8 

8 

18 

28 

9 
8 

4 
8 
8 

18 

29 

7 

5 

3 
8 

3 

3 
0 

The  Committee  appointed  to  prepare  a  communication  to  the  Congrs, 
of  Tygarts  Valley  &  Middletown  presented  one  which  was  adopted — 
The  Revd,  Thos,  Huntt  &  Mr,  Charles  Porter  elder  were  appointed 
to  visit  those  Congregations  &  furnish  them  with  a  copy  of  the  above 
communication  &  direct  them  as  their  circumstances  may  require  & 
report  to  this  Presbytery  at  their  next  meeting — 

Adjourned  to  meet  to-morrow  morning  at  half-past  8  o, clock — 

Concluded  with  prayer — 

Thursday  morn  inc.  Aprl,  23^/ — 
Presbytery    met   agreeably    to   adjournment — Members    present   as 
above — After  prayer  the  minutes  of  last  session  were  read — 

Uppon  enquiry  it  appeared  that  the  day  appointed  by  the  last  Cen, 


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Assembly  to  be  kept  as  a  day  of  special  prayer  had  been  respected  by 
the  Congrs,  under  the  care  of  this  Presbytery — 

The  Revd,  Messrs,  Moore,  Speer-&  Herron  with  Mr.  Joseph  Bald- 
rige  Elder  were  appointed  Cominissrs,  in  behalf  of  this  Presbytery  to 
attend  the  next  Gen,  Assembly — 

The  Revd,  Mr,  Graham  was  appointed  alternate  to  Mr,  Speer  in 
case  of  his  non-attendance.  The  Clerk  was  ordered  to  furnish  them 
with  commissions — 

The  Commissioner  from  Salem  Congregation  requested  liberty  to 
apply  for  supplies  to  any  Presbytery  within  the  Synod  of  Pittsburgh 
which  was  granted  for  one  year — 

Messrs,  Speer  &  Wylie  with  Mr,  Brady  elder  were  appointed  a 
Committee  to  prepare  a  communication  in  answer  to  a  request  of  Salem 
Congregation  respecting  the  course  they  should  pursue  with  persons 
who  neglected  the  ordinances  of  the  Gospel  in  the  Presbyterian  Church 
that  they  might  attend  them  in  the  Methodist  Church — &  with  such  as 
have  held  communion  with  them,  &  wish  to  continue  it  with  us 

Messrs,  Swan,  Graham,  &  Herron  were  appointed  a  committee  to 
draft  supplies — 

The  Commissioner  from  Dunlap,s  Creek  Congr — desired  liberty  to 
apply  to  the  Presbytery  of  Ohio  for  supplies  which  was  granted  until 
the  next  Spring  meeting  of  Presbytery-&  the  Clerk  ordered  to  furnish 
him  with  a  copy  of  this  minute 

The  Committee  appointed  to  draft  supplies  reported — which  report 
was  aproved  &  is  as  follows — 

Mr  Porter  was  appointed  to  administer  the  Sacrament  of  the  Lords  Supper  at 
Salem  the  3d,  Sab  of  May  &  to  supply  one  Sabbath  at  discretion — Mr,  Swan  at 
Dunlaps-Creek  the  2d,  Sab.  of  Sep, — &  to  assist  Mr,  Porter  in  administering  the 
Lords  Supper  the  3d,  Sab  of  may — Mr,  Hill  at  Unity  the  4th  Sab,  of  May  &  at 
Somerset  the  2d  Sab,  of  Sep, — Mr,  Henderson  one  Sab,  at  Kittanning  &  one  at 
Armagh — Mr,  Wylie  one  at  Dunlaps-Creek  &  at  Union-Town  the  2d,  Sab,  of 
Sep— Mr,  Graham  at  Greensburgh  the  3d,  Sab,  of  may  &  at  the  1st  Congregation 
of  Pittsbg  2d,  Sab,  of  June — Mr,  Guthrie  at  the  Crossings  the  1st  Sab,  of  Sep, 
&  one  at  discretion-- Mr,  Galbraith  one  Sab,  at  Glade-run  &  one  at  Cherry-run — 
Mr,  Huntt  at  Tygarts  Valley  2,  Sabs  &  at  Dunlaps-Creek  the  first  Sab,  of  June — 
Mr,  More  at  Quemahoning  the  2d  Sab  of  may — at  Dunlaps-Creek  2  Sabbaths  at 
armagh  2  Sabs,  at  Little  Redstone  one  -one  at  Union-town  &  one  at  discretion — 
Mr,  Adams  the  1st,  Sab,  of  Sep,  at  Turky-foot  &  the  2d,  Sab  of  June  at  the 
Crossings- 
Resolved  that  the  members  of  this  Presbytery  who  were  appointed 
to  take  up  Subscriptions  for  the  Theological  School  extend  their  Sub- 
scriptions as  far  as  practicable —  that  each   member  collect  the  monies 


256  MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 

subscribed  in  his  own  Congregation  as  soon  as  may  be — &  that  such 
Subscriptions  as  have  been  taken  in  vacant  Congregations  he  collected 
by  those  by  whom  they  have  been  procured — 

The  committee  appointed  to  draft  a  communication  to  Salem  Congre- 
gation presented  one  which  was  approved — &  the  Clerk  ordered  to 
furnish  the  Commissioner  from  sd,  Congr — with  an  attested  copy — 

Mr,  Stockton  was  appointed  to  open  the  next  stated  meeting  of 
Presbytery  with  a  sermon — &  if  he  should  fail  Mr  Hill  is  to  be  his 
alternate— 

On  motion  resolved  that  Messrs,  Porter,  Swan  &  Herron  be  a  com- 
mittee to  enquire  into  the  state  of  the  fund  for  the  (e)ducation  of  poor 
&  pious  Youth  &  report  at  the  next  stated  meeting  of  Presbytery  — 

Presbytery  agreed  to  meet  at  Mount-pleasant  the  3d,  tuesday  of 
October  next — 

Adjourned  to  meet  in  Pittsburgh  the   Tst,  tuesday  of  October  next — 

Concluded  with  prayer — 

Approved  thus  far  by  the  Synod 

Attest  Thomas  Marquis  Modr. 

Pittsburgh  Octbr  6th  18 12 

The  Presbytery  met  agreeably  to  adjournment  Constituted  with 
prayer — 

Members  present-  The  Revd,  Messrs  George  Hill.  William  Swan, 
Wiiliam  Speer,  Francis  Laird,  Francis  Herron,  Joseph  Stockton. William 
Wvlie,  Jas,  Graham,  Jas,  Guthrie,  &  Thos,  Hunt 

Elders,  Messrs,  Charles  Porter,  Danl.  Flemming,  Adam  Coon  & 
Joseph  Finley 

Absent — The  Revd,  Dr,  Jas,  Power  &  the  Revd.  Messrs  Joseph 
Henderson,  Jacob  Jinnings,  Saml,  Porter,  Thos.  More,  Jas,  Adams  & 
Jas,  Galbraith. 

Mr,  Charles  Porter  in  behalf  of  the  Congregations  of  Dunlaps  Creek 
&  Brownsville  applied  to  this  Presbytery  for  liberty  to  present  a  call  to 
the  Presbytery  of  Ohio  for  the  Ministerial  labours  of  Mr.  Wm  John- 
ston a  licentiate  under  the  care  of  sd  Presbytery,  which  was  granted 

The  Presbytery  adjourned  to. meet  at  Mount  pleasant  on  the  third 
tuesday  of  this  month —  Concluded  with  prayer — 

MOUNT-PI.EASANT  Odb)\    loth,    l8l2 

The  Presbytery  met  agreeably  to  adjournment  &  was  opened  by  the 
Revd,  Joseph  Stockton  with  a  sermon  from  Gal,  6th  9th — 
was  constituted  with  prayer — 
Members  present — The  Revd,  Dr,  Jas,  Power  &  The  Revd,  Messrs, 


MINUTES    OF    nil-:    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY.  257 

Saml,  Porter,  Geo,  Hill.Wm  Swan.Wm  Speer,  Francis  Herron,  Francis 
Laird,  las,  Adams.  Jas.  Graham,  Joseph  Stockton.  Jas,  Galbraith,  & 
Thos,  Huntt 

Flders,  John  Vance,  Benjamin  Allsworth  George  Plummer.  George 
Campbell,  Andrew  Allison  &  John  ('.win.  Absent  The  Revd,  Messrs 
Jos,  Henderson  Jacob  Jinnings  Thos,  More.  Wm  Wylie  &  James 
Guthrie — 

The  Revd,  las.  Graham  was  chosen  Moderator  cS:  The  Revd.  Joseph 
Stockton  Clerk  for  the  ensuing  year  Adjourned  to  meet  to-morrow 
morning  at  nine  ( ).  ("lock  Concluded  with  prayer — 

Wednesday  morning  Octbr,  21  1812 

The  Presbytery  met  agreeably  to  adjournment — Members  present  as 
above — 

After  prayer  the  minutes  of  the  last  session  were  read 

The  Revd,  Messrs,  Hill.  Laird,  Adams  &  Stockton  assigned  reasons 
for  absence  from  the  last  stated  meeting  of  Presbytery  which  were  sus- 
tained— 

The  Committee  appointed  to  visit  the  Congregations  of  Tygarts  Val- 
ley &  Middletown  reported,  their  report  was  approved  &  ordered  to  be 
filed  amongst  the  papers  of  the  Presbytery — And  Presbytery  further 
declared  themselves  highly  gratified  with  the  industry  &  fidelity  mani- 
fested by  sd  Committee  in  the  discharge  of  the  duties  embraced  in 
their  appointment — 

The  Committee  appointed  to  enquire  into  the  state  of  the  ,,fund  for 
the  education  of  poor  &  pious  youth,,  not  being  prepared  to  report, 
were  ordered  to  bring  the  business  before  the  Synod  of  Pittsburgh  at 
their  next  meeting 

The  General  Assembly  having  authorised  this  Presbytery  to  appoint 
a  Missionary  for  three  months  the  Revd  Thos,  More  was  appointed  for 
two  months  &  the  Revd  Jas  Adams  for  one  month  Missionaries  to 
itinirate  within  the  bounds  of  this  Presbyterv 

Collections  for  the  Commissioners  fund  were  received  from  the  fol- 
lowing Congregations  viz 

DC  DC 

from  Long-run  3.  12^4     Sawickley  I_38 

Union 1-25 For  the  same  fund  was  paid 

to  the  Treasurer  of  the  Gen,  Assembly  from 

I )  C  D  C 

Indianna 3-00         Greensburgh  &  Unity 4  00 

The  Presbytery  ordered  that  their  members   severally  pay  particular 


258  MINUTES   OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 

attention  to  the  injunction  of  the  Gen,  Assembly  respecting  the  Com- 
missioners fund. 

The  injunction  of  the  Presbytery  for  extending  the  Subscriptions  & 
collections  of  monies  for  the  Theological  School  was  continued. 

Mr,  Porter  was  appointed  to  supply  two  Sabbaths  at  discretion  —  Mr  Hill  one 
Sab  at  Somerset  &  one  at  Stoney  creek — 

Mr  Swan  two  Sabbaths  at  discretion — 

Mr,  Speer  one  Sabbath  at  discretion  &  one  at  Somerset  —  Mr,  Herron  one  Sab, 
at  discretion — 

Mr,  Laird  two  Sabbaths  at  discretion — 

Mr,  Stockton  two  Sabbaths  at  discretion- 
Mr  Graham  two  Sabbaths  at  discretion 

Mr  Galbraith  two  Sabbaths  at  Glade  run — 

Mr  Wylie  two  Sabbaths  at  discretion — 

Mr  Guthrie  one  Sab,  at  Turky  foot  &  one  at  the  Crossings — 

Mr,  Huntt  one  Sabbath  at  discretion — ■ 

An  application  was  presented  from  the  Congregations  of  Tygarts 
Valley,  requesting  this  Presbytery  to  licence  Mr,  Wm-  Caldwell  to 
preach  the  Gospel — Presbytery  being  fully  convinced,  after  some  at- 
tention to  the  subject,  that  they  could  not  grant  the  request  of  sd, 
Congrs,  gave  them  leave  to  withdraw  it  — 

Mr,  Hill  was  appointed  to  preach  a  sermon  at  the  next  meeting  of 
the  Presbytery  &  Mr,  Swan  his  alternate — 

Adjourned  to  meet  at  Salem  on  the  third  tuesday  of  aprile  next — 

( 'oncluded  with  prayer — 

Salem  Apr/,  20th,  1813 

The  Presbytery  met  agreeably  to  adjournment  &  was  opened  with  a 
sermon  from  [no  3-20  by  Mr  Wm  Johnston  a  Licentiate  under  the  care 
of  the  PBy  of  Ohio     Constituted  with  prayer  — 

Members  present, — The  Revd,  Messrs,  Saml,  Porter,  Wm-  Swan, 
Wm-  Speer,  Thos,  More,  Francis  Herron,  Francis  Laird.  Wm-  Wylie 
Jas,  Guthrie,  Jas,  Galbraith  &  Thos,  Huntt — 

Elders,  Messrs,  Jno,  Shields.  Paul,  Hemming,  Jno,  Taylor,  Michael 
Finley,  Joseph  Morehead,  Nathaniel  Hurst.  Ebenezer  Finley,  John 
Barnet  &  Patrick  Jack  — Absent  The  Revd,  Dr,  Jas,  Power  &  the 
Revd,  Messrs,  Joseph  Henderson,  Geo,  Hill.  Jas,  Adams,  Joseph 
Stockton,  &:  Jas,  Graham,  The  Revd  Jacob  J  innings  was  removed  by 
death  upon  the  17th  of  feb,  last. 

The  moderator  being  absent  the  last  years  moderator  took  the  cha it- 
After  prayer  the  minutes  of  the  last  Session  were  read — 

The  Revd,  Dr,   Dunlap  forwarded  a  dismission  from  the  Presbytery 


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of  Ohio.  &  made  application  by  letter  to  berecieved  a  member  of  this 
Presbytery  Presbytery  after  deliberating  on  the  subject  agreed  to 
postpone  the  further  consideration  of  it  until  their  next  meeting,  and 
the  Stated  Clerk  was  ordered  to  write  to  i)r,  Dunlap  upon  this  subject. 

The  Revd  Robt  Lee  a  member  of  the  Presbytery  of  Erie  produced 
a  dismission  from  sd.  Presbytery  iS:  expressed  a  desire  to  become  a 
member  of  this  Presbytery  which  was  granted — 

Adjourned  to  meet  to  morrow  morning  at  nine  O,  clock  — 

Concluded  with  prayer — 

Wednesday  morning  Apl,  21st  1813 

Presbyter)  met  agreeably  to  adjournment — 

Members  present  as  above —  After  prayer  the  minutes  of  the  last 
session  were  read 

The  Revd,  Jas,  Graham  came  &  his  reasons  for  not  coming  sooner 
were  sustained. 

fas,  Cooper  an  Elder  from  the  first  Presbyterian  Congr.  of  Pitts- 
burg attended  at  this  time. 

Mr,  Win,  Johnston  a  Licentiate  under  the  care  of  the  Presbytery  of 
Ohio  having  recieved  a  call  from  the  Congregations  of  Brownsville  & 
Dunlaps  creek  within  the  bounds  of  this  Presbytery  &  expressed  a  de- 
sire to  be  taken  under  the  care  of  this  Presbytery     which  was  granted 

Collections  for  the  Commissioners  fund  were  recieved  from  the  fol- 
lowing Congregations  viz-  DC  DC 
from  Fairfield 2-00     — Donegal r-00 

Poke-run 2-00     — Laurel-hill 2-00 

The  2d  Congr  of  Pittsbg...3-87^  —Bethel 3-09 

Dunlaps-creek 2-00     — Salem 4-25 

Beulah 5-60     — Congruity 3-62 

Sawickley 1-52^ — Long-run  2-60 

A  call  for  the  pastoral  labours  of  the  Revd  Robt  Lee  was  presented 
by  the  Congregation  of  Salem  &  put  into  his  hands  of  which  after 
some  deliberation  he  declared  his  acceptance —  A  letter  was  recieved 
from  the  Revd  Robt  Patterson  accompanied  with  his  dismission  from 
the  Presbytery  of  Erie  &  containing  a  request  ,,to  be  recognised  as  a 
member  of  this  Presbytery.,.  The  Presbytery  after  deliberating  on  the 
difficulties  relative  to  granting  Mr,  Pattersons  request  arising  from  his 
being  deeply  engaged  in  secular  business,  thought  proper  to  refer  the 
case  to  the  Synod  of  Pittsburgh  at  their  next  meeting  for  advice  &  di- 
rection but  do  not  object  to  his  continuing,  in  the  meantime  his  minis- 
trations   as    formerly   amongst    those   people    with    whom  he   has  been 


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sometime  connected —  The  Stated  Clerk  was  ordered  to  furnish  Mr, 
Patterson  with  a  copy  of  this  minute 

The  Revd,  Messrs,  Speer,  Herron,  &  Graham  were  appointed  Com- 
missioners to  the  next  Gen,  Assembly  ct  were  furnished  with  Commis- 
sions 

The  Revd,  Messrs,  Hill,  Herron  &  Galbraith  were  appointed  a  Com- 
mittee to  install  the  Revd,  Robert  Lee  in  the  Congregation  of  Salem 
to  meet  in  sd  Congr  the  last  tuesday  of  august  next—  Mr,  Gal- 
braith was  appointed  to  preach  a  sermon  on  the  occasion  &  Mr,  Her- 
ron to  preside  &  give  the  charge. 

The  Presbytery  proceeded  to  examine  Mr.Wm  —  Johnston  uppon  his 
experimental  acquaintance  with  religion  &  also  uppon  theology  &  the 
languages  &  agreed  to  sustain  his  examination  upon  the  above  subjects 
as  parts  of  trial  for  ordination,  &  appointed  him  to  preach  from  2  Cor, 
3,  1 8th  at  their  next  meeting  preparatory  to  his  ordination 

Mr,  Wylie  was  appointed  to  preach  a  sermon  on  the  occasion  &  Mr 
Herron  to  preside  &  give  the  charge. 

Mr,  Porter  was  appointed  to  supply  one  Sab,  at  Kittanning  &  the  4th,  Sab  of 
may  at  Greensbargh —  Mr,  Swan  one  Sab,  at  Beulah,  &  at  Unity  the  5th  Sab, 
of  may 

Mr.  More  one  Sab  at  Wheatfield  &  one  at  Quemahoning  Mr,  Laird  one  Sab, 
at  discretion,  &  the  3d,  Sab  of  may  in  the  first  Congr,  of  Pittsburgh —  Mr,  Wylie 
the  first  Sab,  of  June  in  the  first  Congr.  of  Pittsburgh  &  one  Sab,  in  Uniontown — 
Mr,  Guthrie  two  Sabbaths  at  the  Crossings —  Mr,  Galbraith  two  Sabbaths  at  Glade- 
run —  Mr,  Huntt  two  Sabbaths  at  Lemmons—  Mr,  Hill  one  Sabbath  at  Que- 
mahoning &  one  at  Somerset —  Mr.  Adams  two  Sab,s  in  Tygarts-Valley —  Mr, 
Stockton  one  Sabbath  at  Beulah  &  one  at  discretion—  Mr,  Lee  one  Sabbath  at 
Cherry-run  &  one  at  Kittaning —  Mr,  Johnston  one  Sabbath  at  Uniontown  & 
one  at  Somerset — 

Reports  were  recieved  from  the  following  Churches 


Long-run 

Sawickley 

Laurel-hill 

Tyrone 

Unity 

Greensburgh 

Indianna 

Gilgal 

2d  Congr-  of  Pittsbg, 


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35 
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MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY.  26 1 


Mr,  Swan  produced  a  settlement  with  Long-run  by  which  it  appeared 
that  sd,  Congr —  are  indebted  to  him  in  the  sum  of  one  hundred  & 
thirty  dollars  &  fourteen  &  a  half  cents  — 

Mr,  Swan  also  produced  a  settlement  with  Sawickly  Congr  by  which 
it  appears  that  said  Congr —  are  indebted  to  him  in  the  sum  of  two  hun- 
dred &  sixty  eight  dollars  &  seventeen  cents — 

Mr,  Wylie  produced  a  settlement  with  Round  hill  Congr —  by  which 
it  appears  that  sd  Congr  stood  indebted  to  him  in  the  sum  of  two  hun- 
dred &  eighty  seven  dollars  &  eleven  cents 

Mr,  Graham  produced  a  settlement  with  Beulah  Congr —  by  which  it 
appeared  that  sd,  Congr —  were  indebted  a  ballance  of  five  hundred  & 
fifty  three  dolls.  &  eighty  seven  cents 

Mr  Guthrie  produced  a  settlement  with  Tyrone  Congr.  by  which  it 
appeared  that  sd  Congr —  stood  indebted  to  him  a  ballance  of  Seventy 
dollars  &  twenty  nine  cents 

Mr,  Galbraith  produced  a  settlement  with  the  Congr —  of  Indianna 
by  which  it  appeared  that  sd,  Congr —  stood  indebted  to  him  in  a  bal- 
lance of  forty  seven  dolls, 

Mr,  Swan  requested  the  Presbytery  to  dissolve  the  pastoral  relation 
existing  between  himself  &  the  Congr,  of  Sawickley — 

The  Presbytery  ordered  that  the  Congr —  of  Sawickley  appear  by 
Commissrs —  before  this  Presbytery  at  their  next  meeting  to  shew  cause 
if  they  have  any  why  Mr,  Swan,s  request  shall  not  be  granted — 

The  Stated  Clerk  was  required  to  furnish  them  with  a  copy  of  this 
minute — 

An  application  was  made  by  the  Congr —  of  Indianna  for  one-half  of 
the  ministerial  labours  of  the  Revd,  Jas  Galbraith  for  one  year  which 
was  granted  — 

Adjourned  to  meet  at  Dunlaps-creek  on  the  third  tuesday  of  Oct,  next — 

Concluded  with  prayer — 

Approved  thus  far  by  Synod — 

Attest —  Francis  Herron  Mod — 

DUNLAPS  CREEK   Oct,    igt/l  1813 

The  Presbytery  met  agreeably  to  adjournment  &  was  opened  with  a 
sermon  by  Mr,  Johnston  on  the  subject  assigned  him  at  their  last  meet- 
ing—  Constituted  with  prayer. 

Members  present — The  Revd,  Dr,  Jas,  Power  &  the  Revd.  Messrs, 
Wm-Swan,  Francis  Herron,  Wm-Wylie,  Jas,  Adams,  &  Jas,  Guth- 
rie—  Elders,  Messrs,  Jas,  Caldwell  Alex,  Irwin,  Benjm  Laughead, 
Jas,  Allen,  Charles  Porter,  &  Robt,  Highland— 


262  MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 


Absent  the  Revd.  Messrs,  Jos,  Henderson,  Saml.  Porter,  Geo, 
Hill,  Wm-Speer,  Thos,  Moore.  Francis  Laird  Jas,  Graham.  Jos,  Stock- 
ton, Robt,  Lee,  Jas,  Galbraith  &  Thos,  Huntt, — 

Mr,  Swan  was  chosen  Moderator  &  Mr,  Herron  clerk  for  the  ensu- 
ing year — 

The  Revd,  Dr.  Jas.  Dunlap,  applied  in  person  to  be  recieved  as  a 
member  of  this  Presbytery  &  having  forwarded  a  regular  dismission 
from  the  Presbytery  of  Ohio,  he  was  recieved — 

The  minutes  of  the  last  sessions  were  read— 

The  members  present  have  generally  fulfilled  their  appointments. 

The  Synod  of  Pittsburgh  to  whom  was  refered  the  case  of  the  Revd, 
Robt,  Patterson,  not  having  given  any  decision  in  sd,  case  it  was  taken 
up,  upon  the  personal  application  of  Mr,  Patterson  &  after  some  de- 
liberation on  the  subject,  Presbytery  agreed  to  recieve  him  as  a  mem- 
ber— 

The  Presbytery  proceeded  to  consider  the  discourse  delivered  by  Mr. 
Johnston  &  agreed  to  sustain  it  as  a  part  of  trial — 

Adjourned  to  meet  to  morrow  morning  at  9  o,  clock  — 

Concluded  with  prayer — 

Wednesday  Oct.  20th 

Presbytery  met  agreeably  to  adjournment — 

Members  present  as  above  — 

After  prayer,  the  minutes  of  the  last  session  were  read — 

The  Presbytery  proceeded  to  examine  Mr,  Johnston  upon  ecclesias- 
tical history,  the  constitution,  discipline  &  government  of  the  Church, 
&  his  answers  were  sustained  as  parts  of  trial  — 

The  Revd,  Boyd  Mercer,  a  member  of  the  Presbytery  of  Ohio, 
being  present,  was  invited  &  took  his  seat  as  a  corresponding  mem- 
ber,— 

The  committee  appointed  to  install  the  Revd.  Mr.  Lee,  in  his 
charge,  reported  that  they  had  attended  to  that  business — 

The  Presbytery  having  recieved  satisfaction  of  Mr,  Johnston  as  to  his 
ministerial  qualifications,  proceeded  to  his  ordination,  &  he  having 
answered  the  questions  proposed  to  Candidates  on  such  occasions,  & 
adopted  to  the  standards  of  our  Church,  was  set  apart,  by  prayer  & 
the  laying  on  of  the  hands  of  the  Presbytery,  to  the  holy  office  of  the 
Gospel  ministry,  &  was  installed  as  pastor  of  the  united  Congrs,  of 
Dunlaps-Creek  &  Brownsville — 

The  Gen,  Assembly  having  authorized  this  Presbyter)  to  appoint 
a  missionary  for  three  months  The  Revd,  Thos.  More  was  appointed 


MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY.  263 

for  two  months  &  the  Revd  Jas,  Adams  for  one  month,  missionarys, 
to  itinirate  on  missionary  ground  within  the  bounds  of  this  Presbytery — 

The  following  sums  were  transmitted  to  the  Commissioners  fund — 
from  the  ist  Presbyterian  Congr  of  Pittsburgh  26  doll-  50  cents  — from 
Rehoboth  &  Roundhill — 5,00  dolls 

Mr,  Swan  informed  the  Presbytery  that  some  of  the  causes  which 
induced  him  to  request  a  dismission  from  the  Cong — of  Sawickly  were 
removed  &  that  he  desired  to  withdraw  sd,  request  which  was  granted — 

Mr,  Patterson  was  appointed  to  open  Presbytery  at  their  next  meet- 
ing with  a  sermon  — 

Adjourned  to  meet  at  Long-run  on  the  third  tuesday  of  Aprile  next — 

Concluded  with  prayer — 

Lung-run-Church  Aprl,  igt/i,  1814 

The  Presbytery  met  agreeably  to  adjournment-&  was  opened  with 
a  sermon  by  the  Revd,  Robt,  Patterson  on  ps,  28-2 

After  prayer  it  appeared  that  the  following  members  were  present, 
the  Revd  Drs,  James  Power,  &:  Jas,  Dunlap,  &  the  Revd  Messrs, 
Wm-Swan,  Wm  Speer,  Francis  Herron,  Wm-Wylie  Jas,  Graham, 
Robt,  Patterson,  Jas,  Guthrie,  Jas,  Galbraith  Thos,  Huntt,  &  Wm- 
Johnston, 

Elders  John  Neil,  Jas,  Cowan,  Jas,  Brady,  Leuellen  Howel, 
Charles  Carothers  John  Moss,  John  Shaw  Moses  Dunham,  Peter  Wal- 
lace &  Wm- Armstrong — 

Absent — The  Revd  Messrs  Jos,  Henderson,  Saml,  Porter,  Geo, 
Hill,  Thos,  More.  Robt,  Lee  Jas,  Adams,  Francis  Laird,  &  Joseph 
Stockton — 

The  minutes  of  the  last  sessions  were  read. 

The  Revd  Robt,  Lee  came  &  his  reasons  for  not  comming  sooner 
were  sustained  —The  Revd,  Messrs,  Wm-Speer,  Robt,  Lee,  Jas,  Gra- 
ham &  Thos,  Huntt  gave  reasons  for  not  attending  the  last  meeting  of 
Presbytery  which  were  sustained 

Mr,  Galbraith  gave  reasons  for  not  attending  at  the  instalment  of 
Mr,  Lee  which  were  sustained  — 

Applications  for  supplies  were  recieved  from  the  following  vacant 
Congrs, — Upper  Plumb-creek,  Glade,  run,  Tygarts- Valley  Kittanning, 
Crossings,  Quemahoning,  Cherry-run,  Somerset  &  Morgantown — 

A  letter  was  recieved  from  the  Revd,  Joseph  Stockton  stating  his 
reasons  for  not  attending  the  present  meeting  of  the  Presbytery  &  also 
requesting  permission  to  preach  at  or  near  the  mouth  of  Pine  creek  & 
at  allegheny  town  —After  some  attention  to  the  request  the  Presby- 
tery thought  it  out  of  order  to  grant  it — 


264  MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 


The  Revel,  Francis  Laird  appeared  &  assigned  reasons  for  not  com- 
ming  sooner  &  for  not  attending  the  last  meeting  of  the  Presbytery 
which  were  sustained  — 

The  Revd  Messrs,  Swan,  Herron,  Galbraith  &  Johnston  with  Mr, 
James  IJ.  ("lough,  Elder,  were  appointed  Commissioners  to  the  next 
Gen,  Assembly  —  &  were  furnished  with  commissions  — 

Adjourned  to  meet  to  morrow  morning  at  9  o, clock  Concluded 
with  prayer — 

Wednesday  morning  Aprl,  20th 

Presbytery  met  agreeably  to  adjournment  -Members  present  as 
above  —  After  prayer  the  minutes  of  the  last  session  were  read  — 

The  Revd,  Thos,  More  appeared  and  assigned  reasons  for  not  com 
ing  sooner,  &  for  not  attending   the  last  meeting  of  the  Presbytery,  & 
for   not  fulfilling   the   missionary   appointment    made    for    him    at   that 
time,  which  were  sustained  — 

Mr.  More  applied  for  a  dismission  from  this  Presbytery  in  order  to 
connect  himself  with  the  Presbytery  of  Lancaster  &  he  is  hereby  dis- 
missed—Ordered that  Mr,  More  be  furnished  with  a  copy  of  this 
minute  certified  by  the  Clerk  — 

Dr,  Power  was  appointed  to  supply  at  Sawickly  at  discretion  —  Dr,  Dunlap 
two  Sab, s  at  discretion  —  Mi-,  Speer  ai  Long-run  the  5th  Sab,  of  may  &  at  Somer- 
set the  i<\  Sab,  of  September — Mr,  Wylic  at  Brownsville  the  4th,  Salt,  of  May 
&  at  Dunlaps  creek  the  isi  Sab.  of  June  Mr,  Laird  at  the  1st,  Congr,  of  Pitts- 
burgh the  3d,  Sab,  of  May  &  one  Sal),  al  discretion  Mr.  Patterson  two  Sab,s  at 
discretion — Mr,  Hunlt  at  Kittanning  the  1st,  Sab,  of  September  \  one  Sab.  at 
discretion — 

Mr,  Guthrie  at  the  Crossings  two  Sab, s  at  discretion  Mr,  Lee  al  Kittanning 
two  Sab, sat  discretion  —  Mr,  Henderson  at  Indianna  ist,  Sab.  of  June,  &  at  Upper 
I'lumb-creek  a'l  discretion — Mr,  Hill  at  Gilgal  1st,  Sab.  of  June  &  one  Sab,  at 
Morgantowu  at  discretion  —  Mr,  Porter  two  Sab,s  at  discretion — Mr,  Graham  at 
the  1st,  Congr,  in   Pittsburgh  5th  Sab  of  May  <k  one  Sab,  at  discretion  — 

Mr,  Stockton  two  Sabbaths  at  discretion  — 

Mr,  Jacob,  Nitts  having  formerly  by  letter  &  now  in  person  ap- 
plied to  the  Presbytery  for  direction,  to  the  Session  of  Fairfield  Congr, 
to  take  tip  his  case  &  bring  it  to  an  issue  — the  Presbytery  recom- 
mended that  the  Session  of  sd.  Congr  attend  to  that  business  as  soon 
as  convenient — 

Ordered  that  the  Session  be  furnished  by  the  Clerk  with  a  copy  of 
the  above  minute — 

Whereas  the  question  whether  Presbyteries  can  regularly  proceed  to 
ordination  une  titido  without  consulting  a  higher  Judicature  has  been 
lately  agitated  in  the  Gen,  Assembly  ^V  as  a  variety  of  opinion — has 


MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY.  265 


existed  thereon,  among  the  ministers  of  the  Presbyterian  Church,  the 
Gen,  Assembly  have  directed  the  Presbyteries  to  send  up  the  expres- 
sion of  their  opinions  on  this  subject  in  writing  that  a  constitutional 
decission  may  be  had  on  the  point  in  question  ;  whereupon  the  Pres- 
bytery after  serious  deliberation  decided  in  the  negative  on  the  pro- 
posed rule — 

Dr,  Jas,  Power,  &  the  Revd  Messrs,  Wm  Swan,  VVm — Speer,  YVm — 
Wylie,  &  Thos,  More  entered  their  dissent  to  the  foregoing  decision — 

The  Committee  appointed  by  the  Synod  of  Pittsbg,  for  the  purpose 
of  examining  &  dividing  the  funds  in  the  possession  of  the  Presbytery 
of  Ohio  for  the  education  of  poor  &  pious  youth  stated  to  the  presbv- 
tery  that  they  had  attended  to  that  business,  &  in  consequence  of  the 
division  of  sd.  funds  were  in  possession  of  vouchers  to  the  amount  of 
eighty  pounds:   fifteen  shillings  &  six  pence — 

On  motion  resolved  that  the  Revd,  Messrs,  Herron  &  Huntt  be  a 
Committee  to  take  charge  of  the  above  monies,  when  recovered,  & 
vest  them  in  some  productive  fund,  until]  there  may  be  occasion  for 
them — 

Upon  request  of  Mr,  Speer  the  Revd,  Messrs.  Graham  &  Patterson, 
with  Mr,  Brady  Elder,  were  appointed  a  committee  to  audit  his  ac- 
counts relative  to  the  collections  &  disbursements  for  the  Theological 
School,  &  report  as  soon  as  convenient — 

The  Revd,  Dr.  Dunlap,  &  the  Revd,  Messrs.  More  &  Wylie,  with 
Messrs,  Brady,  Shaw,  &  Howel  Elders,  obtained  leave  of  absence  for 
the  remainder  of  the  present  sessions — 

Collections  for  the   Comsrs,    fund  were  reed,   from   Lower  Plumb- 

— creek — for  last  year 4~33     — Round  hill 5-10 

— Rehoboth .  ...  4-64     — L-Plumb,  Cr  4-82^ 

— Poke-run 3-82^4 — Congruity  4-70 

— Highlands  7-10     — Salem  4-00 

— 2d,  Congr,  Pittsb,g  II_57     — Laurel  hill  3-84 

— Mount  pleasant  for  2  years  7-78     — Dunlap  Cr — 4-70 

— Brownsville..... 12-16J/2  

Adjourned  to  meet  to  morrow  morning  at  9  o, clock — 

Concluded  with  prayer — 

Thursday  morning  Aprl,  21st  1814 
The  Presbytery  met  agreeably  to  adjournment —     Members  present 
as  above — 

After  prayer  the  minutes  of  the  last  session  were  read 

( Collections  from  the  following  Congregations  were  transmitted  to  the 


266 


MINUTES    OF    THK    REDSTONE    l'KESBYTERY 


D  C 


D  C 
Indiana  3-20, 


Gen,  Assembly  for  last  year  -from  Greensburgh  4-43- 

D  C 
Unity  6-00 

Dr,  Power  produced  a  settlement  with  Mount-pleasant  Congr —  by 
which  it  appeared  that  sd,  Congr,  were  indebted  to  him,  the  sum  of 
dolls  cents 

378-63  due  upon  the  12th,  of  Aprl.  last  Mr,  Swan  produced  a  set- 

tlement with  Long-run  &  one  with  Sawickly,  by  which  it  appeared  that 
the  former  was  indebted  to  him  101  dolls  28*^  cents  &  the  latter  109 
dolls  79  cents  both  due  on  the  20th,  of  Apr,]  last — 

Mr,  Wylie  produced  a   settlement  with    Round-hill  Congr  by  which 

doll     cents 
it  appeared  that  sd,  Congr —  were  indebted  to  him  181-16  due  upon  the 
1st,  of  Jan,  last — 

Mr,  Galbraith  produced  a   settlement  with  lndianna  Congr —  &  one 
with  Gilgal  by  which  it  appeared  that  the  former  was  in  debt  to  him 
D  C 

58-43  on  the  1 8th,  of  aprl  last  —  &  the  latter  91-24  on  the  16th  of 
aprl  last — 

Anual  reports  were  reed,  from  the  following  Churches  viz. 


Added  since 


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Sawickley  70  6 

1st  Congr,  Pittsbg,  70  12 

Rehoboth  & ) 

Round-hill    j  162  4 

Laurel  hill  &  ^ 

Tyrone             /  200  1 1 

Beulah —  116  18 

Highland  in  1809 —  44  18 

Gilgal—  30  4 

lndianna —  31  4 


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On  motion  resolved  that  this  Presbytery  approve  of  the  general  prin- 
ciples contained  in  the  report  of  the  Committee  of  the  Genl,  Assem- 
bly on  the  subject  of  disciplining  baptized  children — 

Ordered  that  the  monies  due  on  subscription  to  the  Theological 
School  be  collected  &  forwarded  to  the  agents  of  the  Genl,  Assembly 
at  the  next  Stated  meeting  of  Presbyter]  &  likewise  thai  the  ministers 


MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY.  267 


of  such  Congrs.  as  have  not  attended  to  that  business  take  order. for 
carrying  such  subscriptions  into  effect — 

On  motion  resolved  that  a  Committee  be  appointed  to  meet  in  Pitts- 
burgh on  the  3d,  Tuesday  of  may  next,  for  the  purpose  of  conferring 
with  the  Revd,  Joseph  Stockton.  &  collecting  information  on  some 
points  affecting  the  discipline  and  good  order  of  the  Church  in  his  care; 
&  that  the  Revd.  Messrs  Land,  Graham,  &  Wylie,  be  the  Committee. 
&  they  are  hereby  authorized,  if  need  be  to  cite  Mr,  Stockton  &  others 
to  appear  before  Presbytery  at  their  next  meeting 

The  Presbytery  agreed  to  meet  in  Greensburgh  on  the  3d  tuesday 
of  Octbr,  next  — Mr,  Johnston  was  appointed  to  open  the  meeting  with 
a  sermon — 

Adjourned  to  meet  in  the  2d,  Presbyterian  Church  in  Pittsb,g,  the 
4th.  tuesday  of  June  next — Mr.  Lee  to  open  the  P.b.y  with  a  sermon — 

Concluded  with  prayer — 

The  2d,  Presbyterian  Church  Pitts, bg  June  28///,  1814 

The  Presbytery  met  agreeably  to  adjournment  &  was  opened  by  the 
Revd,   Robt,  Lee  with  a  sermon  from  Mat,  5,  18th — 

After  prayer  it  appeared  that  the  following  members  were  present — 
The  Revd  Messrs  Francis  Laird,  Francis  Herron,  James  Graham,  Jo- 
seph Stockton  Robt,  Lee,  James  Galbraith,  Robt,  Patterson,  &  Thos, 
Huntt,— 

Elders.  James  Cooper.  Thos,  Wilson.  Jos.  McCullough,  &  Allen 
Means, — 

Absent,  the  Revd  Drs,  James  Power  &  James  Dunlap,  &  the  Revd, 
Messrs,  Joseph  Henderson,  Saml,  Porter,  Wm —  Swan,  VVm —  Speer, 
Geo,  Hill,  James  A  dams,  Wm — Wylie,  James  Guthrie,  &Wm — Johnston. 

The  Moderator  being  absent  the  Revd.  James  Graham,  the  Moder- 
ator for  the  last  year  took  the  chair  — 

The  Revd,   Robt,   Lee  was  chosen  Moderator  pro.  tern. — 

The  minutes  of  the  last  sessions  were  read — 

The  Revd,  Joseph  Stockton  assigned  reasons  for  absence  at  former 
meetings  of  the  Presbytery  which  were  sustained — 

The  Committee  appointed  to  confer  with  the  Revd,  Joseph  Stockton 
on  certain  points  affecting  the  good  order  &  discipline  of  the  Church  in 
his  care,  &  for  collecting  information  on  sd,  points  reported, — that  they 
had  met  &  confered  with  Mr,  Stockton  on  the  following  points — viz 

1  st  Respecting  his  having  vindicated  private  baptism — 

2d   Respecting  dining  abroad  with  parties  on  the  Sabbath  — 

3d    Playing   al    Backgammon  or  Chess — 

4th— Baptizing  a  child  for  Mr.  Comwel]  in  the  Borough  of  Pittsb,g 
— he  not  being  a  member  of  the  Presbyterian  Church. 


268  MINUTES   OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 

5th  Advocating  Theatrical  exhibitions,  balls,  &  the  Circus — 

Mr,  Stockton  in  conference  with  the  Committee,  declared  that  he 
had  not  advocated  what  is  properly  called  private  baptism  &  that  in 
general  cases  he  had  recommended  the  celebration  of  that  ordinance 
in  the  presence  of  the  Church  <N;  in  the  house  of  worship,  &  that  in 
cases  where  the  Subject  could  not  conveniently  be  brought  before  the 
church,  the  ordinance  should  not  be  celebrated  but  in  presence  of  the 
Session — 

Mr  Stockton  acknowledged  that  he  had  baptized  a  child  for  Mr, 
Cromwell,  which  was  apparently  at  the  point  of  death,  but  denied  that 
he  had  dined  abroad  with  any  party  or  parties  on  the  Sabbath,  or  that 
he  had  played  at  Backgammon  or  either  directly  or  indirectly,  advocated 
balls  or  dancing,  &  that  he  had  decidedly  spoken  against  all  Theatrical 
exhibitions  &  the  Circus  — 

Mr,  Stockton  further  stated  that  he  had  occasionally  in  conversation 
with  some  of  the  inhabitants  of  the  Borough  of  Pittsburgh,  &  in  order 
to  maintain  neutral  ground  upon  a  subject  which  agitated  some  of  the 
members  of  the  Churches  in  that  place  presented  the  arguments  both 
for  &  against  the  administration  of  the  ordinance  of  baptism,  in  private 
houses,  in  the  presence  of  the  Session,  from  which  it  might  have  been 
infered  that  he  was  in  favour  of  the  practice  — 

The  Committee  after  paying  such  attention  to  collecting  information 
upon  the  aforesaid  points  as  they  thought  consistant  with  their  duty — 
report  that  they  could  not  obtain  any  information  tending  to  the  estab- 
lishment of  either  of  those  points  except  yt.  of  baptism  performed  in 
private  families  — 

On  motion  Resolved  that  the  report  of  the  Committee  appointed  to 
confer  with  Mr,  Stockton  on  some  points  affecting  the  discipline  and 
good  order  of  the  Church  &c — be  adopted  &  that  Mr,  Stockton  ac- 
knowledge before  the  Presbytery  his  determination  to  exercise  a  regu- 
lar discipline  agreeably  to  the  Constitution  of  the  Presbyterian  Church 
&  in  unison  with  his  brethren  &  that  he  will  decidedly  manifest  a  dis- 
approbation of  all  fashionable  vices  — 

Applications  were  made  by  Alleghany  town  &  Fine-Creek  Societies, 
for  the  ministerial  labours  of  Mr,  Stockton,  until  the  next  meeting  of 
the  Presbytery — which  were  granted — 

Adjourned  to  meet  in  Greensburgh  on  the  3d.  tuesday  of  Octb,r 
next —  —     Concluded  with  prayer — 

Examined  and  approved  generally  thus  far  by  the  Synod. 

Attest  VVm — Wylie  Modtr, 


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Names  of  vacant  Congregations 
Kittaning 
Saltsburgh 
Saweekly 

Mount  pleasant  settled  182 1 
Wheatfield 
Donegal 
Warren 

Glade  Run  settled 
Salem — supplied  Nov.  1822 
West  Sawickley 
Salt  Lick  valey 
Middletown 
North  Sawickly 
Crossings 
Salt  lick  valey 

Kittaning 

Warren 

Saltsburgh 

Harmony 

Long-run 

Mckeesport 

Fairfield  Ligonier  «Sr  Donegal 

Uniontown  &  Union 

Ebenezar  &  Bethel 

Middletown 

Salt  Lick 

April  1 81 9 

1  James  Power  D.  D. 

2  Joseph  Henderson  Ebenezer  &  Bethel  2 

3  Samuel  Porter  Died  Sept.  23  1825  Congruity  1 

4  George  Hill  -  died  June  9  1822  Fairfield  &  Ligoneer  2 

5  William  Swan  Long-Run  1 

6  William  Speer  Greensburh  &  Unity  2 

7  Francis  HerronX  Kt.  Presbn.  Church  Pittsburgh  X 

8  Francis  Laird  Plumb  creek  &  Poke-run  2 

9  Joseph  StocktonX  Alegany  cV  Pine  creek  — 

10  Robert  LeeXdismissed  Aprile  1822    Salem  vacated  1829  1 

11  William  Wylie  dismissed  1823                Union  Town  1 

12  Robert  PattersonX                                     Highlands  X 

13  Robert  Johnston                                        Rehoboth  &  Roundhill  2 

14  James  Graham                                               Beulah  1 


270  MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 


15  James  Gutherie  Laurel-hill  &  Tyrone  2 


16  William  Johnston 
1  7  John  Ross  dismissed  18 19 
18  Ashbel  G.  Fairchild 
1  9  John  Reed 


Brownsvill  &  Dunlaps  creek  2 

Somerset  1 

Morgan  Town  &  George  Ck  (l-burgh^ 
Indiana  &  Gilgal  2 


20  Asa  Brooks  French  creek  &  Buchannon  2 

2 1  Elisha  P  SwiftX  I  2d  Presbn  Church  Pittsburgh  X 

22  Aretas  Looraas  cut  off  Tagarts  Yaley  2  Congns.  32 


23  David  Ba(r)clay 

24  Andrew  O  Patterson 

25  John  AndrewsX 

26  Thomas  Davis 


HarmonyLower  Plumb  ck  &  Glade  run  3 
Saweekley  &  Mount  Pleasant  ^2T 

Salem   &  West  Union 

vacant  7 


Greensburgh  October  18///,  18 14 

The  Presbytery  met  agreeably  to  adjournment  -  Constituted  with 
prayer —  Members  present— The  Revd,  Dr,  James  Power,  &  the 
Revd,  Messrs,  Samuel  Porter,  William  Swan,  William  Speer,  Joseph 
Stockton,  Francis  Laird,  Robt,  Lee,  William  Wylie,  James  Graham. 
Robt,  Patterson,  James  Galbraith,  Thos,  Huntt,  &  Wm — Johnston — 

Elders,  Messrs,  Danl,  Flemming,  Jas  Brady,  Charles  Porter,  Benja- 
min Allsworth,  John  Vance,  &  Michael  Rough —  Absent — The  Revd, 
Dr,  James  Dunlap,  &  the  Revd,  Messrs,  Joseph  Henderson.  Geo. 
Hill,  Francis  Herron.  James  Adams,  &  James  Guthrie — 

The  Revd,  Robt,  Patterson  was  chosen  Moderator.  &  the  Revd, 
Joseph  Stockton  Clerk  for  the  ensueing  year —  The  Revd  Samuel 
Porter  assigned  reasons  for  absence  at  the  three  last  meetings  of  the 
Presbytery  which  were  sustained — 

The  Revd,  Messrs,  Swan,  Speer,  Wylie.  &  Johnston,  assigned  rea- 
sons for  absence  at  the  late  intermediate  meeting  of  the  Presbytery 
which  were  sustained  —  On  enquiry  it  appeared  that  the  members 
had  generally  fulfilled  their  appointments;  such  as  had  not,  assigned 
reasons  which  were  sustained  The  Committee  appointed  by  the  Synod 
of  Pittsburgh  on  behalf  of  this  Presbytery  to  examine  &  divide  the 
funds  for  the  education  of  ,,poor  &  pious  youth,,  gave  into  the  Com- 
mittee entrusted  by  P.B.y  with  the  charge  of  said  monies  ,, vouchers 

dolls 
&  money  to  the  amount  of  215 — 43  cents —  On  motion  resolved  that 
the  Committee  be  directed  to  take  such  measures  for  the  collection  of 
the  monies  due  as  prudence  may  direct —  The  Presbytery  took  into 
consideration  an  appeal  brought  up  by  Mr,  Wm —  Flin  from  the  Session 
of  Mount  pleasant —  The  appellant  alleging  he  had  new  evidence  & 
light  to  present  upon  the  subject  with  respect  to  the  first  charge —  Re- 
solved that  it  be  recommended  to  said  Session  to  open  their  judgment 


MINUTES    OP    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY.  27  I 


with  respect  to  that  particular  charge,  and  recieve  any  new  evidence  & 
light  the  appellant  may  have  to  offer.  The  following  sums  for  the  Com- 
missioners fund  were  paid  to  the  Treasurer  of  the  last  Gen,  Assembly 

D 
— viz,  by  Gilgal  &   Harmony  7,  49  cents  &  by  the   1st,  Presbyterian 
Church  in  Pittsbg,  30 — 00  — 

Collections  for  the  Commissioners  fund  were  recieved  viz,  from  Long- 
D  C  DC 

run  3-90  &  — from  Sawickley — 2-36 — 

Resolved  that  the  Session  of  Fairfield  take  up  the  case  of  Mr,  Jacob 
Nitts,  heretofore  delayed,  &  issue  it  before  the  next  meeting  of  the 
Presbytery — 

The  Clerk  was  ordered  to  furnish  Sd,  Session  with  a  copy  of  this 
minute — 

Adjourned  to  meet  tomorrow  morning  at  9,  O, clock 

—  Concluded  with  prayer — 

Wednesday  morning  19/A  Oc,t  1814 

The  Presbytery  met  agreeably  to  adjournment —  Constituted  with 
prayer —     Members  present  as  above — 

Mr.  Andrew  Kincaid  an  Elder  from  Salem  Congr  came  &  assigned 
reasons  for  not  coming  sooner  which  were  sustained — 

The  Revd,  Wm —  Johnston  who  was  appointed  to  open  the  present 
meting  of  the  Presbytery  preached  last  evening  from  2  Cor,  3d,  & 
17th — 

On  motion  resolved,  that  the  Standing  Committee  of  this  Presby- 
tery be  directed  to  employ  a  missionary  or  missionaries  for  the  term 
of  three  months,  ,  Under  the  authority  granted  by  the  Gen,  Assembly, 
to  itinirate  principally  within  the  Southern  boundaries  of  this  Presby- 
tery— 

The  Revd,  Wm —  Swan  was  appointed  to  supply  one  Sab,  at  the  2d,  Congr, 
in  Pittsburgh     &  one  at  Union — 
— Mr,  Speer  two  Sabbaths  at  discretion — 
— Mr,  Laird  two  Sabbaths  at  discretion — 
— Mr,  Stockton  two  Sabbaths  at  discretion  — 
— Mr,  Lee  two  Sabbaths  at  Kittanning — 

— Mr,  Wylie  one  Sabbath  at  the  2d  Congregation  in  Pittsburgh  &  one  Sabbath  at 
discretion — 

— Mr,  Patterson  two  Sabbaths  at  discretion — 

— Mr,  Graham  one  Sabbath  in  the  2d,  Congregation  in  Pittsburgh,  &  one  at  dis- 
cretion— ■ 

— Mr,  Galbraith  one  Sab,  at  Glade-run  &  one  at  Upper  Plumb-creek — 
-  Mr,  Johnston  one  Sab,  at  Mason-town  &  one  at  at  Sandy-creek — 


272  MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 


Mr,  Hill  one  Sabbath  at  Quemahoning  &  one  at  Somerset — 

Mr,  Herron  two  Sabbaths  at  discretion  — 

Mr,  Guthrie  one  Sabbath  at  Sandy-creek  &  one  at  the  Crossings — 

The  Presbytery  granted  the  Congr  —  of  Kittaning  liberty  to  apply 
to  the  Presbytery  of  Erie  for  supplies 

Mr,  Stockton  was  appointed  a  stated  supply  for  Six  months  ai  Alleghany-town 
&  Pine-creek  Congrs, 

Mr,  Adams  appeared  and  assigned  reasons  for  not  attending  sooner 
&  also  for  absence  from  the  last  meeting  of  the  Presbytery  which  were 
sustained 

Mr,  Adams  applied  for  liberty  to  resign  the  pastoral  charge  of  the 
Congr —  of  Union — &  also  for  a  dismission  from  this  Presbytery  that 
he  might  join  the  Presbytery  of  Lancaster —  The  P.  B.y  having  re- 
cieved  satisfactory  evidence  that  the  ( 'ongr  of  Union  consented  that 
Mr,  Adams  should  obtain  a  dismission  -dismissed  him  from  sd,  charge 
&  from  this  Presbytery  &  recommended  him  as  a  member  in  good 
standing — 

Adjourned  to  meet  at  Congruity  on  the  third  tuesday  of  Aprile  next — 

—  Concluded  with  prayer — 


Congruity  Apr, I  \Wi  1815 
The  Presbytery  met  agreeably  to  adjournment — and  was  opened  by 
the  Revd,  Francis  Herron  with  a  Sermon  from  Gal,  3d,  24th —  After 
prayer  it  appeared  that  the  following  members  were  present  viz, — 
— The  Revd  Jas,  Power,  D-D-  &  the  Revd  Messrs,  Saml,  Porter. 
Wm  Swan,  Wm — Speer,  Francis  Laird,  Francis  Herron  Robt,  Lee, 
Wm — Wylie,  Robt,  Patterson,  James   Graham,  James  Guthrie,  James 

Galbraith,  Thos,  Huntt  &  Wm     Johnston  Elders  J  no,  McCall, 

Jno,  Shields,  Danl,  Flemming,  Jno  Taylor,  Charles  Carothers,  Jas, 
Semple,  Patrick  Watson,  Jno,  Blythe,  Wm  McWhiston,  Geo,  Camp- 
bell  Wm — Finley    &    Wm — Guthrie Absent — The    Revd,   Dr. 

James  Dunlap,  &  the  Revd  Messrs,  Joseph  Henderson,  George  Hill  & 
Joseph  Stockton —  The  Clerk  being  absent  the  Revd.  Jas.  Galbraith 
was  chosen  Clerk  pro,  tern, 

Mr,  Herron  assigned  reasons  for  absence  from  the  last  meeting  of 
Presbytery — and  Mr,  Guthrie  assigned  reasons  for  absence  from  the 
two  last  meetings  of  Presbytery  all  which  were  sustained  — 

On  enquiry  it  appeared  that  the  members  had  fulfilled  their  appoint- 
ments, except  Messrs,  Swan  Laird,  Patterson,  Guthrie  &  Wylie  (in  one 
instance)  whose  reasons  for  not  fulfilling  theirs  were  sustained 


MINUTES    OF     IIII-.    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY.  2 ;  ; 

Mr,  Hill  came  &  assigned  reasons  for  not  coming  sooner  &  for  ab 
sence  from  the  five  last  meetings  of  the  Presbyter)  which  were  sus- 
tained—  Mr.  Hill  fulfilled  his  appointments  except  in  one  case  for 
which  his  reasons  were  sustained —  The  Congr  of  kittanning  requested 
liberty  to  apply  to  the  P.B.y  of  Brie  for  supplies  which  was  granted — 

Applications  for  supplies  were  recieved  from  the  following  Congre- 
gations viz,  Kittanning —  Sandy-creek  glades.  Glade-run,  Plumb- 
creek.  Quemahoning,  Somerset,  &  Masontown — 

An  application  was  recieved  from  the  town  of  Alleghany  for  the 
ministerial  labours  of  the  Revd  Joseph  Stockton  as  a  Stated  Supply  for 
one  half  of  his  time  <x:  another  from  Pine-creek  Congregation  for  one 
third  of  his  time,  both  which  were  granted — 

The  case  of  Mr,  Jacob  Nitts  brought  before  the  Presbytery  last 
aprile,  was  called  up.  &  an  accommodation  was  recommended  to  Mr. 
Hill,  the  Moderator  of  Fairfield  Session,  &  to  Mr,  Nitts  (both  being 
present)  which  took  place  in  a  satisfactory  manner  Adjourned  to  meet 
to  morrow  morning  at  9  o. clock — 

Concluded  with  prayer — 


Wednesday  morning  igth  Aprl,  m8i$ 

The  Presbytery  met  agreeably  to  adjournment 

Members  present  as  above —  After  prayer  the  minutes  of  the  last 
Session  were  read —  On  motion  resolved  that  the  Committee  to  whom 
the  fund  for  the  education  of  ,,poor  &  pious  youth,,  is  intrusted  be  di- 
rected to  take  proper  measures  for  making  it  secure  &  productive — 

Dr,  Power,  Moderator,  of  the  Session  of  Mount  pleasant  gave  such 
reasons  for  not  attending  any  further  to  the  case  of  Mr,  Flinn  as  com- 
plete!}  satisfied  the  Presbytery — 

The  Standing  Committee  of  the  Presbytery  Reported  that  they  had 
not  been  able  to  obtain  a  missionary  for  any  part  of  the  three  months 
authorised 

The  order  to  the  Standing  Committee  to  employ  a  missionary  for  the 
three  months  was  renewed  — 

The  Revd,  Wm —  Wylie  was  chosen  a  member  of  the  Standing  Com 
mittee  instead  of  Dr,  J  as  Power,  resigned — 

A  very  pleasing  communication  was  recieved  from  the  Board  of 
Trust  of  the  Western  Missionary  Society  relative  to  the  anxiety  mani- 
fested by  Cornplanter,s  Indians  to  obtain  Missionary  >S:  literary  instruc- 
tions— 

Resolved  that  it  be  recomended  to  the  members  of  the  Presbyter) 
severally,  to  make  proper  exertions  to  obtain  contributions   for   promo 


274  MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 


ting  the  objects  of  the  Society — especially  with  respect  to  those  Indians, 
&  that  sd,  contributions  be  presented  at  the  next  meeting  of  the  Synod — 

The  Revd  Messrs,  Wylie,  Guthrie,  &  Huntt  with  Messrs,  Thos, 
Davis  &  Joseph  Baldridge  Elders  were  appointed  Commissioners  to  the 
next  Gen,  Assembly — 

A  collection  of  Six  dolls,  for  the  missionary  fund  was  recieved  from 
the  Congregation  of  Unity- - 

Dr,  Power  was  appointed  to  supply  on  the  2d,  Sabbath  of  May,  at  Tyrone 

Mr,  Porter  at  Rehoboth  the  3d,  Sabbath  of  may 

Mr,  Hill  two  Sabbaths  at  Quemahoning — 

Mr,  Swan  the  4th  Sab,  of  May  at  Round-hill  &  one  Sabbath  at  discretion — 

Mr,  Laird  2  Sabbaths  at  discretion 

Mr,  Speer  one  Sab,  at  Somerset  >.\;  one  at  discretion 

Mr,  Herron  one  Sab,  in  t lie  pulpit  of  Mr,  Law  (who  is  appointed  on  a  mission) 
i.\:  one  at  discretion — 

Mr,  Stockton  one  Sab,  for  Mr,  Law,  &  one  at  discretion 

Mr,  Lee  two  Sabbaths  at  Kittanning — 

Mr,  Patterson  one  Sab,  for  Mr,  Law  &  one  in  the  2d  Presbyterian  Congrega- 
tion in  Pittsburgh — 

Mr,  Graham  one  Sal),  for  Mr,  Law  &  one  in  the  2d  Presbyterian  Congregation 
in  Pittsburgh — 

Mr,  Galbraith  2  Sabbaths  at  Glade-run  — 

Mr,  Johnston  one  Sab,  at  Laurel-hill  &  one  at  Sandy-creek-glades  — 

Messrs,  Herron  &  Graham  were  appointed  a  Committee  to  audit  the 
accounts  of  the  Treasurer  of  the  Commissioners  fund — 

Collections  for  the  Commissioners  fund  were  recieved  from  the  fol- 
lowing Congregations  viz —  DC  DC 
from  Mount  pleasant  4-12^ — Congruity  3—75 
Long-run  '-5-37/^ — Sawickley  2-92 

Plumb-creek 4-25     — Poke-run  2-25 

1st  Congr.  Pittsburgh 30-00     — Salem  5—02 

Rehoboth  &  Round-hill.  ...7— 29     — Bulah  4-10 

Unity  for  2  years  6-00     —  Highlands  5-00 

Tyrone  for  2  years '..3— 50     — Laurelhill  3-00 

Donegal  for  2  years 2-00     — Indianna  5-00 

The  Committee  appointed  to  audit  the  accounts  of  the  Treasurer  of 

the  Commissioners  fund  reported  that  they  had  examined  sd,  accts,  & 
found  them  kept  with  accuracy  &  that  the  monies  recieved  by  sd,  Treas- 
urer amounted  to  326  dolls,  22C — &  the  disbursements  made  by  him 
amounted  to  326  D,55  C —  Reports  were  recieved  from  the  follow- 
ing Churches  viz 


MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 


275 


Names  of  Churches 


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Sawickley 

Rehoboth&Round-h'l 

Laurel-Hill  >.v  Tyrone 

Highlands 

Unit)   for  2  years 

Greensburgh  for  2  yrs 

Indianna 

Gilgal 

I  )unlaps-creek 

Browns-ville 


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72 

160 
202 

54 
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32 


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Baptised 


68 

70 

[70 

197 
61 
[44 

35 
49 
34 
75 
24 


18 

9 
12 
18 
11 
36 
11 
12 

8 
12 
13 


Dr,  Power  produced  a  settlement  with  Mount-pleasant  Congregation 
by  which  it  appeared  that  sd,  Congr —  are  indebted  to  him  in  a  bal- 

doll 
lance  of  260-15  cents 

Mr,  Swan  produced  one  with  Sawickly  by  which  it  appeared  that 

dolls 
sd,  Congr —  is  indebted  to  him  in  Sum  of  40-72  cents  —  due  uppon  the 
15th  of   nov,    1 8 14 —  and   Mr,    Swan  produced-one   with    Long-run 
Congr  by  which  it  appeared  that  sd,  Congr —  were  indebted  to  him 

dolls 
in  the  sum  of  81—67  ^2  cents  due  the  15th  of  nov.  181 4  — 

Mr.  Porter  produced  one  with  Congruity  by  which  it  appeared  that 

dolls 
sd  Congr—  were  indebted  to  him  in  the  sum  of  120-64  cents  due  on 
the  1  st,  inst, — 

Mr,  Galbraith  produced  a  settlement  with  Indianna  Congr —  &  one 
with  Crilgal — by  which  it  appeared  that  the  former  was  indebted  to  him 

dolls 
in  the  sum  of  31-00  cents     due  on  the  1st  inst. —  &  the  other  in  sum 
of  93-96  cents — due  on  the  1st,  of  oct,  1814 — 

Mr,  Wylie  reported  that  Rehoboth  Congr —  had  paid  up  his  salary 
in  full  untill  the  1st,  of  this  present  year — 

Mr,  Hill  was  appointed  to  open  the  next  meeting  of  Presbytery — & 
Mr,  Swan  his  alternate — 

Adjourned  to  meet  at  Mount  pleasant  on  the  3d,   tuesday  of  Oct, 
next — 

Concluded  with  prayer — 
Examined  in  Synod,  &  approved. 
Octo.  4th —  181 5 

John  Anderson  Modr — 


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Units    16///  April  1816— 

Presbytery  met  agreeably  to  adjournment  and  was  opened  by  The 
Revd-Francis  Laird  with  a  sermon  from  Heb  13-17 — 

Alter  prayer  the  following  Members  were  present-viz —  The  Revd- 
Messrs-Wm  Swan,  Wm-Speer,  Francis  Laird,  Francis  Herron,  Robt 
Lee,  Wm  Wylie  James  Guthrie,  James  Galbreath,  Thomas  Hunt  & 
Win  Johnston,  with  the  Elders  Daniel  Fleming,  Jno-  Taylor,  (no- 
Cowan  Jno-M-Snowden,  Jno  Barnet,  Jno  Imley,  Wm  Huston,  Hugh 
Canon,  Benjn  Allsworth — Jno  Lazure  c\:  James  Wilson  - 

Absent  The  Revd-  Drs  James  Power  &  James  Dunlap  &  The  Revd- 
Messrs-Samuel  Porter,  Joseph  Henderson,  George  Hill,  Joseph  Stock- 
ton &  Robt  Patterson — 

The  Revd,  Messrs-Herron  &  Galbreath  gave  reasons  for  not  attend- 
ing the  last  meeting  of  P.b.y  which  were  sustained — 

On  enquiry  it  appeared  that  the  members  present  had  fulfilled  their 
appointments  to  supply  — 

Mr  Galbraith  applied  to  P,b,y.  for  a  dissolution  of  the  Pastoral 
relation  between  him  &  the  Congregation  of  Gilgal  — 

A  Commissioner  appearing  before  P,b,y.  duly  appointed,  by  the 
Congn,  of  Gilgal  satisfied  them  that  sd  Congn  acquiesed  in  Mr  Gal- 
braith, s  application — The  above  request  was  granted — 

Mr  Wylie  requested  a  dissolution  of  the  Pastoral  relation  between 
him  and  the  congregations  of  Rehoboth  &  Round  Hill —  P,b,y.  hav- 
ing heard  Mr  Wylie's  reasons  &  those  of  the  Commissioners,  regularly 
appointed  by  sd- Congn's-  granted  the  request — Adjourned  to  meet  to- 
morrow morning  at  9.  O.  C.  Concluded  with  prayer — 

Wednesday  morning  Apl-  17 — 

The  P.b.y.  met  agreeably  to  adjournment' — 

Members  present  as  above  —  After  prayer  the  minutes  of  the  last 
session  were  read  — 

Messrs-Guthrie  &  Hunt  were  appointed  upon  a  request  of  the 
Treasurer  of  the  Missionary  fund  to  examine  the  accounts  of  sd  Treas- 
urer— 

The  Committee  reported,  that  they  had  examined  the  accts-  of  ye 
Treasurer  of  the  Missionary  fund  &  that  there  appeared  a  ballance  of 
Five  Dollars  &  forty  six  cents  in  the  hands  of  the  Treasurer — 

Mr— Wylie  requested  liberty  to  resign  the  office  of  Treasurer  of  the 
Missionary  fund  <S:  of  the  office  of  stated  Clerk,  which  was  granted  »S: 
Mr  Hunt  was  appointed  to  both  these  offices —  On  enquiry  it  appeared 
that    the    congregations   of    Indianna,     Dunlaps-Creek.    Brownsville, 


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Laurel  Hill.  Tyrone,  Plumb-Creek  &  Poke-Run  had  complied  with  the 
injunction  of  P.b.y.  relative  to  the  Theological  Seminary — 
Reports  were  recieved  from  the  following  Congregations  — 


Long-Run... 
Sawickly... 

Unity... 

( rreensburgh 

ist  Church  Pitts-g 

Salem... 
Tyrone  and 
Laurel  Hill 
2d  Church   Pittsg- 

years 
Dunlaps  Creek 
Brownsville 


o  o  9- 


68 
?o 
•44 
35 
6o 

136 

197 


6; 


Members 

since    added 


U  2 

c  rt 


'5 

I 
II 

5 
5 


o  5 
HO 


I 

2 

i 

2 

III 
I 

I 

i 
i 

7 

I 
2 

7 
6 

3 
3 

10 

4 

7 

2 

i 

69 

55 
i57 


193 

87 
74 


Baptised  since 
last  report- 


l.S 

5 
24 

4 
23 
20 

19 


10 
22 


Reports  of  settlements  were  received  from  the  following  Congrega- 
tions,-viz,  Dr  Power  produced  a  settlement  with  the  Congregation  of 
Mount  Pleasant  by  which,  it  appeared  that  sd-Congn-stood  indebted 
to  him  in  a  ballance  of  $269.41  — 

Mr  Swan  produced  a  settlent-from  Long-Run,  by  which  it  appeared 
that  sd-  Congn-  is  indebted  to  him  in  a  ballance  of  $93-35^2- — 

Mr  Galbraith  produced  a  settlement  with  the  Congn-  of  Indianna, 
by  which,  it  appeared  that  sd- Congn- is  indebted  to  himrf  in  a  ballance 
of  $40 — Also  from  the  congregation  of  Gilgal  by  which,  it  appeared 
that  sd  Congn.  is  indebted  to  him  in  a  ballance  of  $200 — 

Collections  were  received  from  the  following  congregations  for  the 
Commissioners  fund— From  Sawickly  $2.  75 — Long-Run  $5.50-  Reho- 

both  $2.00— Round   Hill  $3.00  Salem  $4.00 — Highlands Congru- 

ity  $1.5-0  -Brownsville  $10.75     Dunlaps  Creek  $5. 75 — 2d  Congn  of 
Pittsburgh  $20— Fairfield  for  three  years  $6— Laurel  Hill  $3.28  - 

Collections  were  received  for  the  Missionary  fund  viz-From  Mount 
Pleasant  $15— Plumb  Creek  $14-81^  &  Poke  Run  $10-34^  cents  by 
receipt  in  the  hands  of  Revd  Wm  Speer— ist  Congregation  of  Pitts- 
burgh paid  last  year  $60  —  Rehoboth  $3.55 — Round  Hill  $8.31.  six 
Dollars  &  forty  cents  of  this  last  paid  Mr  McCurdy  Treasurer  of  Mis- 
sionary Society — Nathaniel  McBrierone  Dollar — Laurel  Hill  By  receipt 
$12.65  — 

The  committee,  into  whose  hands,  the  fund  for  the  education  of  poor 


278  MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 

&  pious  youth,  was  committed:  reported  that  the  money  put  into  their 
hands,  hail  been  drawing  interest  since  that  time  &  that  the  remainder 
had  not  been  collected.  An  application  from  the  Congn-  of  Pine 
Creek  and  also  from  Alleghany  Town,  each  for  the  one  third  part  of 
the  Revd  Joseph  Stockton's  time,  for  one  year,      which  was  granted — 

The  Revd  James  Galbraith  applied  for  a  dismission  from  this  P.b.y. 
with  a  view  of  connecting  himself  with  the  P.b.y.  of  Huntingdon — 
P.b.y.  agreed  to  dismiss  him  as  a  member  in  good  standing,  for  that 
purpose  -( >rdered  that  the  Clerk  be  authorised  to  furnish  Mr  (ialbraith 
with  a  copy  of  the  above  minute  — 

Presbyter)  agreed  that  each  member  supply  two  days  between  this 
and  the  fall  meeting. 

Mr  Swan  2  Sabs-  at  discretion 

Mr  Speer  2  Sabs-  at  discretion  — 

Mr  Laird  one  Sab  at  Pittsg  and  one  at  discretion 

Mr  Lee  two  Sal)  at  Katanning — 

Mr  Guthrie  at  Sawicly  i>t  Sab  of  June  and  one  Sab  at  discretion  — 

Mr  Hunt  2  Sabs— at  discretion 

Mr  Johnston  2  Sabs— at  discretion 

Mr  Porter  at  Rehoboth  2d  Sal)  of  June  and  one  at  discretion  — 

Mr  Hill  i  Sab  at  Quemahoning  and  1  at  Somerset  — 

Mr  Graham  1  Sab  in  1st  Congn  of  Pitts.g  and  one  at  Long  Run — 

Mr  Stockton  2d  Sab  of  June  at  Long  Run  and  one  at  discretion    - 

Messrs  Porter,  Speer  ec  Graham  were  appointed  a  Committee  to  at- 
tend at  Rehoboth  on  the  2d  Monday  of  June,  for  the  purpose  of  deal- 
ing with  such  members  of  that  congregation,  as  have  been  active  in 
the  late  disturbances  therein,  as  may  appear  to  them  proper  &  adapted 
to  edification — 

Mr  Hill  was  appointed  to  open  the  next  Presbytery  and  Mr  Speer 
was  appointed  his  alternate. 

Adjourned  to  meet  at  Long  Run  the  third  Tuesday  o\  October 
next —  Concluded  with  prayer — 

Examined  &  approved  thus  far, 

John  McMillan  Modr. 

Long  Kin  Octr-  15-1816 — 
Presbytery  met  agreably  to  adjournment,  and  was  opened  by  the 
Revd-  William  Speer,  with  a  sermon  from  2  Tim.  2d-ioth—  After 
prayer  it  appeared  that  the  following  members  were  present,  viz.  The 
\ic\d,  James  Power  D.  I).  The  Revd-  Messrs,  Samuel  Porter.  William 
Swan,  William  Speer,    Francis    Herron,   Rt  Lee   James  Craham,   Rt 


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Patterson,  James  Guthrie,  William  Wylie,  Thomas  Hunt  and  William 
Johnston;  with  the  Elders  Nathaniel  Hurst,  David  Buchanan,  James 
Cowan.  William  Barns,  William  McCrea,  Joseph  Cuningham,  Jacob 
Dible  &  Michael  Findly — 

Absent  The  Revd- James  Dunlap  D.  D.  and  The  Revd-  Messrs, 
Geo-Hill,  Joseph  Henderson,  Francis  Laird  &  Joseph  Stockton — 

The  Revd  Messrs,  Samuel  Porter  and  Rt-Patterson  gave  reasons 
for  absence  from  the  last  meeting  of  P.b.y-,  which  were  sustained — 

The  Revd  Francis  Herron  paid  40$  into  the  hands  of  the  Revd  Rt- 
Patterson  for  the  Commissioners  fund  — 

Adjourned  to  meet  tomorrow  morning  at  9-  O.  C. 

Concluded  with  prayer — 

Wednesday  Octr  16-1816 — 
P.b.y.  met  agreeably  to  adjournment     Members  present  as  above — 
After  prayer  the  minutes  of  the  last  session,  were  read — 

The  Committee  appointed  to  attend  at  Rehoboth  for  the  purpose  of 
dealing  with  such  members  of  that  congregation,  as  have  been  active 
in  the  late  disturbance  therein,  being  called  upon  to  report;— it  ap- 
peared that  the  Revd  Messrs  Samuel  Porter  and  William  Speer  did  not 
attend,  whose  reasons  for  not  attending  were  sustained — 

The  Revd.  James  Graham  who  was  appointed  a  member  of  that 
committee,  did  attend; — and  having  heard  a  statement  from  each  of 
the  parties;  reported  to  P.b.y.  the  proceedings  which  were  accepted — 
The  Revd  James  Dunlap  D.  D.,  by  letter,  requested  to  be  dismissed 
from  this  P,b,y,  in  order  to  connect  himself  with  the  P.b.y.  of  Phila- 
delphia, which  was  granted;  and  he  is  hereby  dismissed,  and  the 
stated  Clerk  ordered  to  furnish  him  with  a  copy  of  this  minute  — 

A  letter  was  received  from  Salman  Coles,  a  student  at  Jefferson  Col- 
lege requesting  aid  from  this  P,b,y,  to  prosecute  his  education  for  the 
Gospel  Ministry — 

After  some  observations  respecting  the  want  of  information  relative 
to  Mr  Coles  and  the  present  state  of  our  funds,  it  was  moved  and  car- 
ried that  the  above  request  be  not  granted — 

Dr  James  Power  paid  into  the  hands  of  the  stated  Clerk  $3.62^  for 
the  Commissioners  fund — 

Applications  for  supplies  were  received  from  the  following  congre- 
gations, viz— Round  Hill,  Union  and  Rehoboth— P.b.y.  having  re- 
sumed as  the  order  of  the  day,  the  report  given  in  by  The  Revd  Jame  s 
Graham  relative  to  Michael  Findly,  William  Findly,  Robert  Galloway, 
John  Robeson,  John  Power  and  David  Wilson,  and  having  heard 
these  persons  at  great  length  in  explanation  and  defence  of  their  con- 


2<So  MINUTES    01      ["HE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERS 


duct,  and  duly  considered  the  whole  case,  expressed  their  unanimous 
and  decided  disapprobation  of  their  treatment  of  their  late  Pastor  The 
Revd-William  Wylie— 

P,b,y,  adjourned  to  meet  tomorrow  at  9.  0 Clock  A.  M. 

( loncluded  with  prayer. 

I  Hi  rsda\   Octr  17—  I  cS  1 6 


P.b.y.  met  agreeabl)  to  adjournment  Members  present  as  above — 
After  prayer  the  minutes  of  the  last  session,  were  read—  P.b.y.  agreed 
that  each  member  supply  two  days  between  this  and  the  spring  meet- 
ing— as  follows,  viz, 

The  Revd  S.  Porter  was  appointed  to  supply  one  Sab —  at  Rehoboth  and  one 
ai  discretion  — 

The  Revd  W.  Swan  one  Sal) — at  Round  Hill  and  one  al  discretion — 
Revd.  W.  Speer  al  Rehoboth  the  3d  Sab,  of  Nov     and  one  at  discretion  — 
Revd   Rl    Lee  one  Sab  —  at  Indiana  and  one  at  discretion  — 
Revd.   F,  Herron  at  Rehoboth  the  2d  Sab — of  Nov —  and  one  at  discretion  — 
\ic\i\,  Rt  —  Patterson  at  Round  Hill  the  4th  Sab— of  Nov— and  one  at  discre- 
tion— 

Revd  lame-  Graham  at  Round  Hill  the  z<\  Bab  of  Deem  and  one  at  discre- 
tion. 

Revd  \V.  Wylie  one  Sab  at  Union  and  the  remainder  of  his  time  at  discrtn  — 

Revd.  J — Guthrie  one  Sab  at  the  Crossings  and  one  at  discretion  — 

Rv\(\  T.  Hunt  2  Sabs     at  discretion- 

Revd  \Y — Johnston  one  Sab  at  MorganTown  and  one  at  discretion — 

Revd  J      Henderson  one  at  Indiana  and  one  at  discretion 

Revd  <i.  Hill  one  Sab  at  Quemahoning    and  one  at  SummerSt — 

Revd.  F  —  Laird  two  Sabs,  at  discretion  — 

Revd  J  —  Stockton  one  Sab  at  Kataning  and  one  at  discretion  — 

On  motion,  resolved,;  that  this  P,b,y — enjoin  it  upon  the  members 
\-  congregations  in  their  connection  to  adopt  such  measures  as  may  to 
them  appear  best  to  carry  into  effect,  the  injunctions  of  the  General 
Assembly  relative  to  the  diffusion  and  wider  circulation  of  the  Confes- 
sion of  Faith — and  book  of  Discipline  of  the  Presbyterian   Church. — 

On  motion,  resolved;  that  this  P-by-  highly  approve  of  the  resolu- 
tions of  the  General  Assembly,  respecting  the  formation  of  the  Classes 
of  young  pea-sous  for  studying  and  reciting  the  scriptures — and  the) 
do  earnestl)  recommend  to  the  Ministers  and  Sessions  under  their 
care,  to  pa\   thai  attention  to  the  subject  which  its  importance  demands — 

Mr  James  Coe  having  applied  to  Presbytery  to  be  taken  on  trial  as 
1  candidate  for  the  Gospel  Ministry;  P.b.y.  having  received  satis 
fa<  tory  evidence  of  his  having  received  a  liberal  education  &  of  being 
Of   a  good  moral    character   and   a    regular  member  of  the  church,   pro 


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ceeded  to  examine  him  on  his  acquaintance  with  experimental  religion, 
and  proposed  some  cases  of  conscience  and  reed,  satisfaction  on  these' 
points;  agreed  to  receive  him  on  trial,  and  appointed  him  to  prepare 
an  Exegesus  on  the  following  theme — An  Redemptio  Christi  sit  uni- 
versalis— and  a  Homily  on  Eph  2  chap  10  v.  first  clause,  "For  we  are 
his  workmanship" — to  be  delivered  at  their  next  meeting — 

Revd— Geo,  Hill  was  appointed  to  open  the  next  meeting  of  Pby 
with  a  sermon  and  The  Revd  W.  Wylie  his  alternate — 

Adjourned  to  meet  at  Beulah  the  3d  Tuesday  of  April  next — 

Concluded  with  prayer- - 

Mi  11. ah  April  15 — 181 7 — 

Presbytery  met  agreeably  to  adjournment — and  was  opened  by  the 
Rvd-  Robert  Johnston,  with  a  sermon  on  1.  Cor  6.20 — 

After  prayer,  it  appeared  that  the  following  members  were  present, 
viz,  The  Revd-  James  Power  I).  D.  The  Revd  Messurs  George  Hill, 
William  Speer,  Francis  Herron,  Francis  Laird,  James  Graham,  James 
Guthrie.  Thomas  Hunt  and  William  Johnston. 

With  Elders  John  Giffin,  Daniel  Flemming,  William  McCrea,  An- 
drew Wylie,  Enoch  French.  Alexr— Irwin,  and  John  Shaw — 

The  Revd  Robt  Johnston  a  member  of  the  P,b,y,  of  Erie  being 
present  on  invitation,  took  his  seat  as  a  corresponding  member — Absent 
The  Revd  Messurs  Samuel  Porter,  Joseph  Henderson,  William  Wylie 
Joseph  Stockton  and  Rt  Lee — 

The  Revd  F.  Laird  gave  reasons  for  not  attending  the  last  meeting 
of  P,b,y — which  were  sustained — The  Revd  Geo  Hill  gave  reasons  for 
not  attending  the  three  last  meetings  of  P,b,y.  these  reasons  were  con- 
sidered and  Mr  Hill  was  excused  — 

Mr  James  Evans  a  Commissioner  from  McKee'sPort  requested  liberty 
to  apply  to  the  P,b,y.  of  Ohio  for  the  Ministerial  labours  of  The  Revd 
Boyd  Mercer  as  stated  supply  the  one  half  of  his  time,  for  one  year; 
which  was  granted  — 

The  Revd  Reese  Lloyd  of  the  Independent  Church  at  Ebenezer 
applied  to  P,b,y.  to  be  connected  with  their  body —    . 

P.b.v.  appointed  The  Revd  Messrs.  Swan,  Laird  and  Hunt,  a  com- 
mittee to  take  into  consideration  Mr  Lloyd's  application,  to  examine 
his  Credentials  ami  other  collateral  testimony;  and  to  report  tomorrow 
morning — 

The  Re\d  fames  Power  D.D.  in  consequence  of  age  and.  infirmity, 
requested  liberty  to  resign  the  pastoral  charge  of  the  congregation  of 
Mountjpleasant,  which  was  granted — 


282  MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 


Adjourned  to  meet  to-morrow  morning  at  half  past  eight  O, Clock. 

Concluded  with  prayer — 

Wednesday  i6 — 

Presbytery  met  agreeably  to  adjournment 

members  present  present  as  above — After  prayer  the  minutes  of  the 
.last  Session  were  read  The  Revd,  Rt — Patterson  appeared  and  gave 
reasons  for  not  attending  sooner,  which  were  sustained — 

The  committee  appointed  to  converse  with  Mr  Lloyd  reported  and 
their  report  was  accepted:  after  some  conversation  on  the  subject, 
P,b,y.  agreed  to  postpone  the  further  consideration  of  Mr  Lloyd's 
request  until  their  fall  meeting  - 

Applications  for  supplies  were  made  from  the  following  places, viz  — 
Mount  pleasant,  Union  Town  and  Union  Congn — ,  The  crossings,  Gil- 
gal,  Somerset,  Berlin,  Turky-foot,  Armagh,  Indianna  and  the  Salt- 
works— 

Reports  of  settlements  with  the  following  congregations  were  re- 
ceived, viz,  Dr  Power  produced  a  settlement  with  the  congn — of  Mount 
pleasant,  by  which  it  appeared  that  sd,  congn — stood  indebted  to  him 
$270.46  — 

Mr  Hunt  produced  a  settlement,  by  which  it  appeared  that  the  2d 
Congn  of  Pittsburgh  stood  indebted  to  him  $177. 13 — 

Mr  Johnston  produced  a  settlement,  by  which  it  appeared  that  the 
congn-  of  Dunlaps  Creek  had  paid  him  in  full,  the  stipend  due  him  up 
to  the  first  of  Octr  1816— 

Also  a  settlement  with  cohgrn — of  Brownsville,  by  which  it  appeared 
that  sd  congren — had  paid  him  in  full,  the  stipend  due  him  up  to  the 
15th  of  Octr  181 6— 

Collections  were  reed,  from  the  following  congregations  for  the 
commissioners  fund,  viz  Salem  $6.64.  Fairfield  (chartered  money) 
$3.00.  First  Congn — of  Pittsburgh  $30.18.  Beulah  $6.  for  the  last 
year — Laurel  Hill  $3.64  -Tyrone  $4.62.  Brownsville  (chartered 
money)  $9.00      Dunlaps  Creek  (chartered  money)  $7.00  •- 

P. by,  having  under  consideration  contributions  for  the  commissioners 
fund  and  the  state  of  circulating  small  notes;  received  a  proposal  from 
The  Revd  Rt — Patterson  to  take  the  whole  of  the  contributions  which 
are  now  forwarded  and  exchange  them  as  far  as  possible  for  current 
notes,  for  the  benefit  of  the  commissioners  fund,  and  render  an  account 
at  the  next  stated  meeting — 

Resolved,  that  the  aforesaid  contributions  be  committed  into  the 
hands  of  Mr  P.  for  the  above  purpose — 


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283 


A  letter  directed  to  the  Moderator,  from  the  corresponding  Secre- 
tary of  the  Hampshire  Missionary  Society  and  a  letter  from  The  Revd 
Asa  Brooks  an  Evangelist  sent  by  that  Society  as  a  Missionary,  within 
the  bounds  of  this  P,b,y-were  read —  The  Moderator  was  appointed 
to  write  to  Mr  Brooks  acknowledging  the  receipt  of  the  same,  and  ex- 
pressing the  high  degree  of  satisfaction  which  the  P,b,y,  derive  from 
the  benevolent  appointment  of  the  Hampshire  Society  and  the  labours 
of  a  Missionary  in  their  bounds — 

Reports  were  received  from  the  following  congregations  viz — 


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15 

Mr  James  Coe  read  an  Exegesus  and  a  Homily  on  the  subjects  as- 
signed him  at  the  last  meeting  of  P,b,y,  which  were  sustained  as  parts 
of  trial — 

Pby  then  proceeded  to  examine  Mr  Coe  on  Systimatic  Theology  at 
some  length ;   whose  answers  were  sustained  as  parts  of  trial — 

Resolved  that  it  be  enjoined  on  the  members  to  attend  to  the  in- 
junction of  Synod,  relative  to  the  taking  up  subscriptions  or  contribu- 
tions in  their  respective  congregations  for  the  Missionary  fund,  and  to 
put  the  amount  into  the  hands  of  the  Treasurer  at  the  next  meeting  of 
Synod — 

Mr  Coe  was  appointed  to  prepare  a  Presbyterial  exercise  on  2  Cor 
3.  18.  and  a  lecture  on  Matt  13.  1-9,  to  be  delivered  at  their  next 
meeting — 

Resolved  that  the  committee  of  the  fund  for  the  education  of  poor 
ec  pious  youth,  loan  Mr  James  Coe  $25 — 

P,b,y,  agreed  that  each  member  should  supply  two  Sabbaths  between 
this  and  their  fall  meeting  as  follows,  viz — 

The  Revd  James  Power  D.  D.  two  Sabbaths  at  discretion — 
The  Revd  Mr  Hill  at   Mount  pleasant  4th  Sab  of  May — &  at  Gilgal  3d  Sab  of 
June— r 


2X4  MINI' IKS    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 


Mr  Swan  one  Sab  at  Round   Hill  &  one  at  Mount  pleasant  at  discretion  — 

Mr  Speer  one  Sab  at   [ndianna,  and  one  at  Warren  both  days  at  discretion  — 

Mr  Laird  one  Sah  at  Warren  and  one  at  discretion — 

Mr  Patterson  one  Sah  at  [si  congn  of  Pittsburgh  and  one  at  Rehoboth,  at 
discretion — 

Mr  Graham  at  the  1  >t  Congregation  the  4th  Sab  oi  May,  and  at  Round  Hill 
the  1  si  Sal>  of  Sept 

Mr  Guthrie  two  Salis  at  discretion — 

Mr  Hunt  two  Sabs  at  discretion — 

Mr  Johnston  one  Sah  at  Georges  Creek,  and  one  at  discretion — 

Mr  Henderson  at  Gilgal  the  31!  Sah  of  June,  and  one  at  [ndianna  at  discretion  — 

Mr  Wylie  one  Sah  at  Georges  Creek  and  one  at  Mount  pleasant  and  the  re- 
mainder of  his  time  at  discretion  till  the  fall  meeting — 

Mr  Lee  two  Sabs,  at  discretion — 

Mi  Stockton,  two  Sabs  at  discretion — 

Mr  Porter,  one  Sah  at  Warren,  and  one  at   Mount-pleasant    1st  Sah  of  Sept — 

The  commissioner  from  Round  Hill  and  Rehoboth  requested  liberty 
to  apply  to  the  Presbyteries  of  Ohio  and  Erie  for  supplies,  which  was 
granted — 

Messrs  Hill  and  Henderson  were  appointed  to  administer  the  Lords 
Supper  at  Gilgal  on  the  3d  Sab  of  June — 

Mr  Hill  to  preach  on  Friday  and  converse  with  applicants  for  com- 
munion in  the  church — 

The  Revd  Messrs  Speer  &  Herron  with  Mr  James  Brady  Elder  were 
appointed  as  delegates  to  to  the  next  General  Assembly — 

On  motion,  resolved,  that  the  Moderator  be  directed  to  address  a 
letter  to  the  Revd  Joseph  Henderson  expressive  of  their  dee])  regret, 
that  they  have  not  had  the  pleasure  of  seeing  him  for  so  long  a  time  ; 
nor  had  any  official  information  respecting  his  congregations  nor  of  the 
success  of  religion  among  them:  that  Mr  Henderson  be  earnestly  and 
tenderly  urged  to  endeavour  to  be  more  careful  in  attending  their 
stated  meetings — 

Adjourned  to  meet  at  Saweekly  the  last  Tuesday  of  June  next — 

Concluded  with  prayer — 

Sawickly  June  24-  181 7 — 

P, by- met  agreeably  to  adjournment,  and  was  opened  by  Mr  James 
(Joe  with  a   Lecture  on  the  subject  assigned  him  at  their  last  meeting — 

After  prayer,  it  appeared,  the  following  members  were  present- 
viz — 

Revd  Dr  James  Power — The  Revd  Messrs  Samuel  Porter,  William 
Swan,  Francis  Laird,  Robert  Lee  and  Thomas  Hunt— with  the  Elders 
Benjamin  Alsworth,  George  Plummer,  Abraham  Fulton,  &  John  Neel 


MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY.  285 

— Absenl  The  Revd  Messrs  Joseph  Henderson,  George  Hill,  William 
Speer,  Francis  Herron,  William  Wylie,  James  Graham,  Joseph  Stock, 
ton,   Robert  Patterson,  James  Guthrie  &  William  Johnston — 

Mr  Lee  was  appointed  secretary  pro  tern. 

The  Revd  Robt-Johnston  a  member  of  the  P,b,y.  of  Erie  being 
present  &  being  invited  took  his  seat  as  a  corresponding  member — 

The  Revd  Messrs-  Porter  and  Lee  gave  reasons  for  absence  from 
the  last  meeting  of  P,b,y — which  were  sustained — 

P,b,y.  proceeded  to  consider  the  lecture  delivered  by  Mr  Coe  and 
the  presbyterial  exercise  read  by  him,  on  the  subjects  assigned  him  at 
their  last  meeting,  which  were  sustained  as  parts  of  trial  — 

Adjourned  to  meet  tomorrow  morning  at  nine  O.  C- 

Concluded  with  prayer — 

Wednesday  25 — 

P,b,y-  met  agreeably  to  adjournment,  member (s)  present  as  above 
— After  prayer  the  minutes  of  the  last  session  were  read —  Pby,  pro- 
ceeded to  examine  Mr  Coe  on  the  learned  languages;  &  on  the  re- 
maining part  of  Systemac  Theology,  &  on  natural  phylosophy  whose 
answers  were  sustained  as  parts  of  trial 

Mr  Coe  was  appointed  to  deliver  a  sermon  on  Rom  8-2  at  the  next 
meeting  of  Pby — 

Adjourned  to  meet  at  Greensburgh  on  the  3d  tuesday  of  Octr  next : 
concluded  with  prayer — 

Examined  in  Synod  and  approved  Octob.  18.   1817 — 

Mathew  Brown  Modr — 

Greensburgh  Octr  21 — 1817 — 
Presbytery  met  agreeably  to  adjournment — and  was  opened  by  Mr 
James  Coe,  with  a  sermon  on  the  subject  assigned  him  at  the  last  meet- 
ing- 
After  prayer,  it  appeared  that  the  following  members  were  present, 
viz, 

The  Revd  Messrs  James  Power  D.  D.  Saml  Porter,  Wm  Swan,  Wm 
Speer,  Francis  Herron,  Francis  Laird,  Wm  Wylie,  Robt  Lee,  Joseph 
Stockton,  Rt-Patterson,  Tas-Graham,  Ths-Hunt  &  Wm  Johnston ; 
with  the  Elders  Jas  Caldwell,  Benjn  Alsworth,  Jas  Brady,  Jas  Sam- 
ple, Jno  Blythe,  Michael  Rough,  Jas  Gageby  and  Saml  Morehead — 
Absent  The  Revd  Messrs  Jas  Henderson,  Jas  Guthrie  &  Geo  Hill — 
P.b.  y.    proceeded   to  the  choice  of  Moderator  and  Clerk — Where- 


286  MINUTES   OF   THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 

upon  it  appeared  that  The  Revd  Wm-  Speer  was  chosen  Moderator,  and 
The  Revd-  Francis  Herron  Clerk  for  the  ensuing  year 

The  minutes  of  the  adjourned  intermediate  and  special  meetings 
were  read — 

The  reasons  assigned  by  The  Revd  Messrs  Wm-  Wylie  and  Jos 
Stockton  for  non-attendance  at  the  adjourned  meeting  were  sustained — 

The  reasons  assigned  by  The  Revd  Messrs  Wylie,  Speer,  Herron,  Gra- 
ham, Stockton,  Patterson,  Wm  Johnston  and  Hill  for  non-attendance  at 
the  intermediate  meeting  were  sustained — 

The  P.b.y.  proceeded  to  consider  the  discourse  delivered  by  Mr 
James  Coe  on  the  subject  assigned  him  at  our  last  meeting — Which  was 
sustained  as  a  part  of  trial — 

Adjourned  to  meet  tomorrow  at  9  O.C.  A-M — 

Concluded  with  prayer — 

Wednesday   9.  O  C.  A-M — 

P-b-y-  met  agreeably  to  adjournment —  Members  present  as  above — 
After  prayer  the  minutes  of  the  last  session  were  read — 

P-by  proceeded  to  consider  the  discourse  delivered  by  Mr  John 
Ross  on  the  subject  assigned  him  at  the  special  meeting,  which  was 
sustained  as  a  part  of  trial  for  ordination, 

An  application  was  reed —  and  read  from  a  number  of  people 
chiefly  belonging  to  Plumb-Creek  congregation  &  who  have  lately  asso- 
ciated themselves  under  the  Title  of  the  Turtle  Creek  congregation 
praying  for  the  erection  and  organization  of  a  Presbyterian  congrega- 
tion to  be  known  by  the  above  appellation — 

Whereupon  the  Pby  took  the  application  into  consideration  &  after 
some  further  enquiries  &  examination  of  the  subject — 

It  was  resolved  yt  the  further  consideration  of  the  application  be 
postponed,  &  it  is  hereby,  in  the  meantime,  affectionately  recom- 
mended to  the  congrn —  of  Plumb  Creek  &  Poke  Run  to  use  all 
proper  efforts  for  the  adjustment  of  this  business  among  themselves — 
but  if  this  shall  be  found  impracticable,  then  the  congregations  shall 
appear  before  Pby  by  their  commissioners — 

It  was  on  motion,  resolved  that  it  be  enjoined— and  it  is  hereby  en- 
joined on  all  the  vacancies  within  their  bounds  to  pay  Eight  Dollars 
for  each  Sabbath  day  to  licentiates  for  their  public  services — &  five 
Dollars  to  settled  Ministers,  and  it  is  further  resolved  that  Ministers 
and  Licentiates,  report  on  this  subject  at  the  stated  meetings  of  P.b.y- 

Applications  for  supplies  were  rec,d  from  the  following  congns — viz, 


MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY.  287 

Warren,  Georges  Creek,  Wheatfield,  Crossings,  Saltsburgh  and  Mount- 
pleasant — 

A  communication  was  reed-  from  Donegal  Congn —  complaining  of 
the  Revd  George  Hills  withdrawing  from  the  performance  of  the  Pas- 
toral duties  of  sd  congn — ■  &  requesting  relief  in  the  above  case — 

After  some  deliberation,  it  was,  on  motion  resolved,  that  it  be  rec- 
ommended to  The  Revd  Geo  Hill  and  the  congn —  of  Donegal  to  ad- 
just, if  practicable,  their  differences  on  the  above  subject — 

Adjourned  to  meet  at  3.  O.  C  P  M. 

3.  O.  C.  P.  M. 

P.  b.  y.  met  agreeably  to  adjournment —    Members  present  as  above — 

After  prayer  the  minutes  of  the  last  Session  were  read — 

Collections  were  reed-  from  the  following  congns —  for  the  Mission- 
ary fund,  viz,  Sawickly  $22.37^ Fairfield  $18.32 — 

Collections  were  reed-  for  the  Commissioners  Fund — Highlands 
Congn — $8.82 — transmitted  by  the  Commissioners  to  the  Genl-  As- 
sembly— Long  Run  $4.96 — Sawickly  $2.13 — Mount-pleasant  $3.73 — 

The  Moderator  reported  that  he  had  complied  with  the  order  of 
P  b  y  in  writing  to  the  Revd  Mr  Brooks — 

Pby  proceeded  to  examine  Mr  Coe  on  Moral  Phylosophy,  and  agreed 
to  sustain  his  answers  as  parts  of  trial  for  licensure — 

The  P  b  y  having  received  sufficient  testimonials  in  favour  of  Mr 
James  Coe,  of  his  having  gone  through  a  regular  course  of  literature 
— of  his  good  moral  character — &  of  his  being  in  the  communion  of 
the  church  proceeded  to  take  the  usual  parts  of  trial  for  his  licensure, 
&  he  having  given  satisfaction  as  to  his  accomplishments  in  literature — 
as  to  his  acquaintance  experimentally,  with  religion — &  as  to  his  profi- 
ciency in  divinity  &  other  studies — P.b.y-  did  &  do  hereby  express 
their  approbation  of  all  those  parts  of  trial — &  he  having  adopted  the 
Confession  of  Faith  of  this  church — &  satisfactorily  answered  the  ques- 
tions appointed  to  be  put  to  candidates  to  be  licensed — The  Pby  did 
and  do  hereby  license  him  the  sd  James  Coe  to  preach  the  Gospel  of 
Christ,  as  a  Probationer  for  the  holy  ministry,  within  the  bounds  of  this 
P.b.y.  or  wherever  he  shall  be  orderly  called — 

Ordered  that  Mr  Coe  be  furnished  with  an  extract  of  the  above 
minute  attested  by  the  Clerk — . 

The  application  of  Mr  Lloyd  to  this  P-b-y-  for  the  purpose  of  con- 
necting himself  with  us  at  our  last  meeting,  was  at  that  time  postponed 
was  now  resumed, — &  it  was  on  motion  resolved,  that  a  committee  be 


288  MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 

appointed  to  take  his  application  into  consideration.  &  report  as  soon 
as  convenient — and  that  The  Revd  Messrs  Porter,  Kill  and  Wylie  be 
the  committee  for  that  purpose — 

P.b.y.   proceeded  to  examine  Mr  Jno-   Ross  on  his  experimental 
acquaintance  with  religion— Theology— the  learned  languages— &  church 
history,  and  agreed   to  sustain    his  answers  as  parts  of  Trial  for  ordina 
tion — 

The  Committee  to  whom  was  referred  the  application  of  The  Revd 
Mr  Lloyd,  reported  and  their  report  was  adopted  and  is  as  follows, 
viz  — 

The  Committee  having  freely  conversed  with  Mr  Lloyd  respecting 
his  views  with  regard  to  his  application  to  this  P.b.y.  &  after  delibera 
teing  on  the  subject,  are  of  opinion,  that  Mr  Lloyd  is  deserving  of 
attention  and  encouragement, — but  entertain  doubts  whether  this  case 
be  not  one  of  those,  which  fall  exclusively  within  the  province  of  the 
Genl  Assbly. — 

P  b  y  agreed  to  meet  at  Somerset  on  the  ist  Wednesday  of  Deer-  at 
12.  O  C  for  the  purpose  of  ordaining  &  installing  Mr  Ross  in  his 
charge  — 

The  Revd  Mr  Wylie  was  appointed  to  preach  the  sermon; — or  in 
case  of  his  absence  The  Revd  Mr  Graham  :  &  The  Revd  Mr  Herron 
to  preside  and  give  the  charge — 

Resolved,  that  each  member  of  this  P.b.y-  supply  one  sabbath 
between  this  and  the  spring  meeting  as  follows — 

The  Revd   Porter  2d   sal)  of  Nov  at   Saltsburgh     Swan  one  sab-  at   discretion 

at  Mount  pleasant — Hill  at  Georges  Creek  3d  -ah  of  Nov— Speer  one  sab-  at 
Warren  at  discretion-  Laird  one  sab  at  Warren  Wylie  one  sab-  at  ( leorges  ( !reel 
— Herron  at  Mount  pleasant  2d  sal)  of  Deni — Stockton  one  -ah  at  discretion— Pat- 
terson 2i\  sal)  of  Deem-  at  discretion  Graham  one  sab.  at  discretion  Hunt  1st 
sab  of  Deem- at  Mount  pleasant-  Johnston  one  sab  ai  Georges  Creek  Lee  one 
sab— at  discrn-  — Henderson  one  at  discren  Guthrie  one  at  discren-  Mr  Coe 
last  sah  of  Octr  at  Mount  pleasant  -1st  sal)  of  Noa  ;ii  Warren  2d  sab  of  Deem 
at  Indianna — 3d  at  Gilgal — 4th  at  Armagh — 1st  sah  of  Jany  at  Johnstown — 2d  at 

ilisn 3d  at  Saltsburgh — at  Warren   at   discn-    —4th   at   discn-       1st   sah  of  Feb 

at  Mason  Town  -2d  at  Georges  Creek — 3d  at  Crossings — 4th  at  Turkey  Foot  the 
rest  of  his  time  at  discretion  till  the  next  stated  meeting 

Pby-  appointed  to  meet  at  Round  Hill  the  3d  Tuesday  of  April 
next  —  The  Revd  G  Hill  was  appointed  to  open  our  next  stated 
meeting  &  Mr  Stockton  his  alternate — 

Adjourned  to  meet  at  Somerset  on  the  ist- Wednesday  of  Dem- 

next —  Concluded  with  prayer 


MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY.  289 

Somerset  December  $d — 1817 — 

Pby-  met  agreeably  to  a(d)journment  — 

After  prayer  it  appeared  that  the  following  members  were  present, 
viz, 

The  Revd  Francis  Herron, — Graham  -and  Hunt 

Absent  The  Revd  Messrs  James  Power  D.  D.  -  Porter,  Swan,  Hill, 
Speer,  Laird,  Wylie,  Stockton,  Patterson,  Johnston,  Lee,  Henderson, 
and  Guthrie — 

Pby  being  fully  satisfied  with  the  qualifications  of  Mr  Ross  for  the 
Gospel  Ministry,  proceeded  to  his  ordination  —and  he  having  answered 
the  questions  proposed  to  candidates  on  such  occasions — and  adopted 
the  Confession  of  Faith  &  form  of  government  of  our  church,  was  set 
apart  by  prayer  &  the  laying  on  of  the  hands  of  P.b.y — to  the  holy 
office  of  the  Gospel  ministry  and  installed  as  the  Pastor  of  the  congn- 
of  Somerset — 

The  Revd-  Graham  preached  on  the  occasion  and  The  Revd-  Her- 
ron presided  and  gave  the  charge — 

Adjourned  to  meet  at  Round  Hill  the  3d  Tuesday  of  April  next 

Concluded  with  prayer — 

Round  Hill  April  21 — 1818 — 

Pby  met  agreeably  to  adjournment  and  was  opened  with'a  sermon, 
by  Mr  Asbel.  G-Fairchild,  a  Licentiate  from  the  P.b.y.  of  Jersey,  on 
1  Pet  2.  20 — 

After  prayer,  it  appeared  that  the  following  members  were  present, 
viz,  The  Revd,  Messrs  George  Hill,  Wm-Speer,  Wm-Wylie,  Francis 
Herron,  Jas-Graham,  Rt-Patterson,  Jas-Guthrie,Ths-Huntand  Wm- 
Johnston ; — with  the  Elders  Robt-Piper,  Jos-Baldridge,  Chas-Caro- 
thers,  Wm-Coulter,  John  Morse,  Dai-Fleming,  John  Emly,  Wm  Hart- 
upee  and  James  McLean — 

Absent  The  •  Revd  Messrs  Jas  Power  D-D-  Jos-  Henderson, 
Saml  Porter,  Wm-Swan,  Francis  Laird,  Rt-Lee,  Jos  Stockton  and 
Jno  Ross 

The  minutes  of  the  last  stated  meeting  and  of  the  intermediate 
meeting  were  read — 

On  enquiry  it  appeared  that  the  members  had  fulfilled  their  appoint- 
ments— 

The  Revd  Rt-Johnston  produced  a  dismission  from  the  Pby-  of 
Erie,  as  a  member  in  good  standing,  &  requested  to  be  reed,  as  a 
member  of  this  Pby     which  was  granted — 

Mr  James  Irvin,  a  Commissioner  from  McKeesport  requested  liberty 


290  MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 


to  apply  to  the  Pby  of  Ohio  for  the  ministerial  labours  of  The  Revd 
Boyd  Mercer  as  a  stated  supply  for  the  one  half  of  his  time  during  the 
subsequent  year — which  was  granted — 

Calls  from  the  united  congns-  of  Round  Hill  &  Rehoboth,  for  The 
Revd  Rt-Johnston  were  presented  &  read,  in  which  they  promise  him 
Five  hundred  Dollar(s)  annually  upon  his  becoming  their  Pastor  -The 
Pby  finding  that  the  Call  had  been  regularly  prepared,  agreed  to  put  it 
into  his  hands,  of  which  he  declared  his  acceptance  — 

Mr  John  Reed  produced  a  dismission  from  the  Pby  of  Ohio,  as  a 
licentiate  in  good  standing  &  requested  to  be  taken  under  of  this  P,b,y 
— wh  was  granted. 

A  Call  from  the  united  congregations  of  Indianna  &  Gilgal  for  Mr 
John  Reed  was  presented  &  read,  in  which  they  promise  him  Five 
hundred  and  fifty  Dollars  annually  on  his  becoming  their  Pastor — 
P,  b,y.  finding  that  the  Call  was  regularly  prepared,  agreed  to  put  it 
into  his  hands,  of  which  he  declared  his  acceptance — 

Mr  Asbel  G-Fairchild  presented  his  dismission  from  the  Pby-  of  N. 
Jersey,  as  a  Licentiate  in  good  standing  — &  requested  to  be  taken 
under  the  care  of  this  Pby — which  was  granted  — 

A  Call  from  the  Congregation  of  Morgantown  for  Mr  Fairchild  was 
presented  &  read,  in  which  they  promise  him  One  hundred  &  fifty 
Dollars  annually  for  one  half  of  his  time  upon  his  becoming  their 
Pastor  — 

After  some  observations  on  the  propriety  of  putting  this  call  into 
the  hands  of  Mr  Fairchild,  P,b,y-  adjourned  to  meet  tomorrow 
at  9 — O  Clock  A.  M.  Concluded  with  prayer — 

Wednesday  Morning  April  22-1818 — 

P.b.y  met  agreeably  to  adjournment. 

Members  present  as  before — 

Resolved,  that  as  the  Treasurer  of  the  Commissioners  fund  is  absent, 
The  Revd  Ths  Hunt  be  appointed  to  receive  &  transmit  to  the  Treas- 
urer of  the  Genl-Assembly,  the  monies  collected  for  that  fund — 

The  Revd  George  Hill  assigned  reasons  for  not  attending  the  inter- 
mediate meeting  of  Pby  at  Somerset, — &  although  P-b-y-  could  not 
sustain  his  reasons;  yet  they  agreed  to  excuse  him — 

The  reasons  assigned  by  the  Revd  Messrs  Speer,  Patterson,  Guthrie 
&  Wm  Johnston  for  not  attending  at  the  intermediate  meeting,  were 
sustained — 

Reports  were  received  from  the  following  congregations — 


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The  Revd  Ths  Hunt  procuced  a  settlement  with  his  congregation, 
by  which  it  appeared  that  sd  congn — were  indebted  to  him  $286 — 

Applications  for  supplies  were  received  from  the  following  congs — 
viz,  Kittanning,  Saltsburgh,  Warren,  Mount  pleasant  &  Armaugh — 

•  On  motion  resolved,  that  each  Minister  of  this  P,b,y — supply  one  Sab — between 
this  &  the  next  stated  meeting,  as  follows,  The  Revd  George  Hill  one  Sab — at 
Armaugh — Wylie  one  Sab — at  Mason-Town — Herron  one  at  discretion — Graham 
one  at  Kittanning — Patterson  one  Sab  at  Saltsburgh — Guthrie  one  Sab  at  the 
Crossings — YVm  Johnston  one  Sab  at  Geneva — Rt  Johnston  Sab  at  the  2d  Congn  of 
Pittsg — Porter  one  Sab — at  Greensburgh — Swan  one  Sab —  at  Mount-pleasant — 
Laird  one  Sab  at  Unity — Lee  one  Sab — at  Kittanning — Stockton  one  at  Warren — 
Ross  one  at  Mount  pleasant — Mr  Reed  one  at  Kittanning — Fairchild  one  at 
Clarksburgh — and  Coe  to  supply  one  Sab  in  each  of  the  vacancies  &  the  residue  of 
the  time  at  discretion  till  the  next  stated  meeting — 

The  Revd  Messrs  Speer,  Hunt  and  Ross  were  appointed  as  dele- 
gates to  attend  the  next  Genl  Assembly — 

Ordered  that  Commissions  be  furnished  for  the  above  delegates  tV 
signed  by  the  Moderator  &  Clerk — 

On  motion,  resolved  that  it  be  enjoined  on  the  members  of  this  Pby 
— who  are  appointed  to  supply  vacant  congregations  within  our  bounds, 
that  they  spend  a  part  of  a  day,  having  given  previous  notice,  in  cate- 
chisting  the  youth — 

The  consideration  of  the  propriety  of  putting  the  call  from  Morgan. 
town  into  the  hands  of  Mr  Fairchild  was  resumed;  &  after  some  farther 
discussion  of  the  subject,  it  was  deemed  inexpedient  to  present  it  to 
him  at  present — But  still  to  relieve  the  wants  &  meet  the  expectations 
of  that  people,  as  far  as  practicable,  Presbytery  agreed  to  ordain  Mr 
Fairchild  as  an  Evangelist  for  that  region  of  country,  in  case  they  find 
they  way  open  &  sustain  his  trials  for  that  purpose — 

Resolved,  that  the  members  of  this  P,b,y — proceed  to  give  a  narra- 


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tive  of  the  state  of  religion  in  their  respective  congregations  &  The 
Messrs  Graham  and  Rt  Johnston  were  appointed  a  committee  to  pre- 
pare a  report  on  this  subject  to  the  Genl-Assembly — Presbytery  agreed 
to  meet  at  Pittsburgh  the  last  Tuesday  of  June  next — 

Mr  Fairchild  was  appointed  to  prepare  a  sermon  for  ordination,  on 
Phil  1.21  and  Mr  Reed  on  John  15-2  to  be  delivered  at  our  next 
meeting — 

A  Call  from  the  congregation  of  Ligoneer  for  The  Revd  George  Hill 
was  presented  and  read — in  which  they  promise  him  one  hundred  & 
eighty  Dollars  annually  for  his  ministerial  labours  for  one  third  of  his 
time,  upon  his  becoming  their  Pastor ; — but  inasmuch  as  it  appeared  to 
the  P,b,y,  that  there  were  obstacles  in  the  way  of  putting  this  call  into 
his  hands  at  present,  arising  from  the  complaints  of  the  congregation 
of  Donegal — It  was  on  motion,  resolved  that  the  whole  of  Mr."  Hills 
business  be  postponed  until  the  next  stated  meeting — 

Ordered  that  the  congn — of  Donegal  appear  by  their  Commissioners 
&  that  Mr  Hill  bring  forward  the  call,  on  which  his  Pastoral  relation 
with  that  congn — was  originally  formed  &  present  it  to  this  P,b,y — at 
their  next  stated  meeting — 

Presbytery  appointed  to  meet  at  Indianna  on  the  3d  Tuesy — of  Oc- 
tober next — 

The  Revd  Messrs  Herron  &  Graham  were  appointed  a  committee  to 
install  The  Revd  Robert  Johnston,  as  the  Pastor  of  the  united  congrega- 
tions of  Rehoboth  &  Round  Hill,  on  the  3d  Thursday  of  June  next — 

Collections  were  received  for  Commissrs  fund  from  the  following 
congregations  viz — 

1st  Congn — of  Pittsg-$29 — 2nd-Do — $5.00 — Congruity  $2-53^ — Un- 
ity $5.75 — Brownsville  $8.00 — Dunlaps  Creek$4.oo — Fairfield  $3.00 — 
Long  Run  $4.27 — Sawickly  $2.3 — Highlands  $9.00— Laurel  Hill  $6. 
20 — Tyrone  $2.57^ — Donegal  Si.  00 — Greensburgh  $9.00 — 

Collections  were  also  received  for  the  Missionary  Fund  from  Browns- 
ville $10.00 — Dunlaps  Creek  $10.00 — Long  Run  $5.  75 — 

Adjourned  to  meet  at  Pittsburgh  the  last  Tuesday  of  June  next  at 
11.  OClock  A.  M—  in  2d  Congn — 

Concluded  with  prayer — 

Pittsburgh  June  30/^-1818 — 
The  Presby — met  agreeably  to  adjournment — 

After  prayer,  it  appeared  that  the  following  members  were  present, 
viz — 

The  Revd  Messrs  Wm-Swan,  Ths  Hunt,    Frs-Laird,  Jas-Graham, 


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Frs-Herron,  Rt-Johnston,  Jos-Stockton,  &  Rt  Patterson — with  the 
Elders  YVm  Hawkins,  Thos  Davies,  Jas-Stevenson,  Saml-Thompson, 
&  And-Fife— 

Absent  The  Revd-Messss  James  Power,  D-D — Saml  Porter,  Jos 
Henderson,  George  Hill,  Wm-Speer,  Wm— Wylie  Robt  Lee,  James 
Guthrie,  Wm-Tohnston-- 

The  minutes  of  the  last  meeting  were  read — 

The  Revd  Messrs  Jos  Patterson  &  Saml  Ralston,  members  of  the 
Pby  of  Ohio,  being  present,  were  invited  and  took  their  seats  as  cor- 
responding members — 

The  Committee  appointed  to  install  The  Revd  Robt  Johnston  re- 
ported that  they  had  performed  the  duty  assigned  them — 

The  Revd  Messrs  Swan  and  Stockton  assigned  reasons  for  not  at- 
tending at  the  last  meeting  of  Pby,  which  were  sustained — 

Mr  A.  G.  Fairchild  delivered  a  sermon  on  the  subject  assigned  him 
at  our  last  meeting  as  part  of  trial  for  ordination,  which  was  sustained — 
Pby — proceeded  to  the  examination  of  Messrs  Reed  &:  Fairchild  on 
experimental  religion  &  obtained  satisfaction — 

Whereas  the  Board  of  Trust  for  the  W-M — Society  presented  a  re- 
quest to  this  P-b-y — Soliciting  the  ordination  of  Mr  A  G  Fairchild  as 
an  Evangelist,  in  the  Morgan  Town  Missionary  circuit  at  the  present 
meeting  of  P.b.y — It  was  therefore  on  motion,  resolved — That  this 
P,b,y — take  measures  for  his  ordination  on  tomorrow  at3-0  ClockP-M— 
Resolved  that  Mr  Herron  be  appointed  to  preach  the  sermon  on  the 
occasion  &  Mr  Hunt  to  preside  and  give  the  charge — 

Mr  John  Reed  delivered  a  sermon  on  the  subject  assigned  him  at 
their  last  meeting,  as  a  part  of  trial  for  ordination — which  was  sus- 
tained— 

Adjourned  to  meet  tomorrow  at  9  O-C — A-M — 

Concluded  with  prayer — 

Wednesday  9-  O  C— 
Presby —  met  agreeably  to  adjournment —   After  prayer  the  minutes 
of  the  last  session,  were  read —     Members  present  as  above — 

The  Presby —  proceeded  to  examine  Messrs  Reed  &  Fairchild  on 
the  learned  languages,  Theology,  Philosophy  as  parts  of  trial  for  ordi- 
nation— which  were  sustained — 

The  Revd  Wm-  Swan  requested  leave  to  resign  his  pastoral  charge 
of  the  congns — of  Long  Run  &  Sawickly — but  inasmuch  as  the  con- 
gregations were  not  represented  by  Commissioners — It  was  on  motion 
resolved,  that  sd  congregations  be  cited  to  appear  at  our  next  meeting, 


294  MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 


to  assign  reasons,  if  any  they  have,  why  his  request  should  not  be 
granted — 

Pby  having  examined  Mr  A-  G-  Fairchild  on  the  different  subjects 
directed  by  the  constitution  of  this  church  &  being  fully  satisfied  with 
his  qualifications  for  the  Gospel  ministry,  &  he  having  answered  the 
questions  proposed  in  such  cases  &  adopted  the  confession  of  faith  & 
book  of  discipline  of  our  Church,  proceeded  to  set  him  apart,  by 
prayer  and  the  laying  on  of  the  hands  of  Pby-  to  the  holy  office  of  the 
Gospel  Ministery —  Mr  Herron  preached  on  the  occasion  &  Mr  Hunt 
presided  &  gave  the  charge — 

Resolved  that  Mr  Reed  be  ordained  &  installed  at  our  next  stated 
meeting —  The  Revd  Rt-  Johnston  to  preach  &  The  Revd  Rt-  Patter- 
son to  presided  &  give  the  charge — 

The  Revd  Ths-  Hunt  requested  liberty  to  resign  his  pastoral  charge 
of  the  2d-Congn — of  Pittsburgh,  &  the  commissioners  of  sd-  congn — 
having  expressed  their  acquiescence  in  the  request  of  Mr  Hunt, —  the 
pastoral  relation  between  him  and  sd  Congn —  was  accordingly  dis- 
solved— 

The  second  congregation  of  Pittsburgh  made  application  for  supplies 
&  likewise  requested  permission  to  apply  to  any  other  presbytery  for 
supplies,  which  was  granted — 

The  Revd  Rt- Johnston  was  appointed  to  supply  at  2nd- congregation  of  Pittsg 
2nd  Sab  of  July—     Mr  Graham  one  at  discretion —     Mr  Herron  one  Sab  at  disn- 

Mr  Stockton  last  Sab  of  August — 

Adjourned  to  meet  at  Indiana  the  3d  Tuesday  of  Octr-  at  12-O.  C. 

Concluded  with  prayer — 
The  minutes  approved  thus  far 

Saml-  Tait  Modr-  of  Synd. 

Pittsburgh  October  gth  18 18 
Agreeably  to  the  request  of  a  number  of  the  members  of  the  P.b.y,  of 
Redstone,  the  Moderator  called  a  special  meeting,  during  the  sessions 
oi  Synod  After  prayer  it  appeared  that  the  following  members  were 
present.  The  Revd-  Messrs  Saml-  Porter,  Wm-  Swan,  Wm-  Speer, 
I 'ram  is  Laird,  Francis  Herron,  Jos-  Stockton,  Robt-  Johnston,  Jas- 

Graham;   with   the   Elders,   James  Cooper,    Wm-  Hartipee, 

Fleming  and  Charles  Carothers. 

Application  was  made  by  the  Revd-  Thos-  Hunt  to  be  dismissed  t 
from  this  P.b.y  with  a  view  to  connect  himself  with  the  P.b.y  of  Ohio 
— It  was  therefore  on  motion  resolved,  that  his  request  be  granted — 


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and  that  he  be  furnished  with  testimonials  of  his  good  standing,  at- 
tested by  the  Clerk — 

The  second  Presbtn-  Congregation  of  Pittsburgh,  desired  leave  to 
prosecute  a  call  for  the  Revd-  Thos  Hoge  before  the  Pby  of  Ohio, 
which  was  granted 

Adjourned  to  meet  at  Indiana  the  20th  Inst. 

Concluded  with  prayer — 

Indiana  October  20th-  18 18 
P-b-y  met  agreeably  to  adjournment,  and  was  opened  with  a  sermon 
by  the  Revd-  James  Graham  on  2d  Cor-  6.  21. 

After  prayer  it  appeared  that  the  following  members  were  present 
viz,  The  Revd.  Messrs,  Jos,  Henderson,  Saml.  Porter,  Wm  Swan, 
George  Hill,  Francis  Herron,  Francis  Laird,  Robt-  Lee.  Wm-  Wylie, 
James  Graham  and  Robt-  Johnston. — Elders,  Messrs  James  Laughrie 
Win-  Armstrong,  Thos-  Pollock  George  Plummer  Wm-  Mc,Gairy 
James  Cooper  James  McLain  Wm-  Bell  and  Wm-  Arbucle 

Absent.  Revd,  Messrs  James  Power  D.  D.  Wm-  Spear  Joseph 
Stockton  James  Guthrie  Wm-  Johnston.  John  Ross,  and  Ashbel  G. 
Fairchild. — 

The  minutes  of  the  last  stated  and  of  the  intermediate  and  special 
meetings  of  the  pb-y.  were  read, —  pb-y.  proceded  to  the  choice 
of  a  moderator  and  Clerk  for  the  ensuing  year,  and  the  Revd,  Robt- 
Johnston  was  chosen  Moderator,  and  the  Revd,  Wm-  Wylie  Clerk 

The  members  who  were  absent  from  the  last  stated  meeting  and  the 
subsequent  meetings  of  pby.  or  either  of  them  assigned  reasons  for 
absence  which  were  sustained. — 

The  Revd,  Joseph  Henderson  informed  pby.  that  such  has  been  his 
general  state  of  health  that  he  has  not  been  able  for  some  years  past  to 
attend  the  meetings  of  pby.      His  reason  was  esteemed  sufficient. — 

The  Congregations  of  Sawickly  and  Long  Run  haveing  by  their 
commissioners  declared  their  acquiessence  in  the  request  of  the  Revd, 
Wm-  Swan  for  leave  to  resign  his  pastoral  charge  of  sd.  congregations 
his  request  was  granted. — 

The  Revd,  Thos,  Hunt  haveing  at  the  last  meeting  of  pby.  resigned 
the  office  of  Stated  Clerk — The  Revd,  Robt-  Johnston  was  chosen  to 
sd,  office 

The  Revd  Robt,  Patterson  who  was  appointed  to  preside  and  give 
the  charge  at  the  ordination  of  Mr-  John  Read  being  absent,  the 
Revd,  Saml,  Porter  was  requested  to  officiate  in  his  stead 

Applications  for  supplies  were  recieved  from  the  following  Congre- 


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gations  viz.  Kettaning,  Cowinshannock,  Armah,  Saltsburgh,  Warren, 
Mount-pleasant,  Union  and  from  Sawickly  and  long  Run;  accompa- 
nied with  a  request  to  obtain  liberty  to  apply  to  any  P. by  in  the  bounds 
of  the  Synod  of  Pittsburgh  for  supplies,  which  was  granted. — 

P,by  resumed  the  consideration  of  the  business  of  the  Revd,  George 
Hill  in  relation  to  the  call  from  the  Congn —  of  Legionnier  posponed 
at  the  last  stated  meeting  in  consequence  of  complaints  and  opposition 
presented  by  the  Congn-  of  Donegal;  and  after  considerable  attention 
to  the  subject  the  further  consideration  of  it  was  posponed  until  tomor- 
row morn(in)g. 

Adjourned  to  meet  tomorrow  morning  at  9  OClock 

Concluded  with  prayer — 

Wednesday  morning  9.  O, clock 

pby  met  agreeably  to  adjournment.      Members  presant  as  above. — 

After  prayer  the  minutes  of  the  last  session  were  read. —  The  Revd, 
Francis  Herron  was  appointed  treasurer  of  the  missionary  fund. 

The  Revd,  George  Hill  requested  leave  to  resign  the  pastoral  charge 
of  the  Congns —  of  Fairfield  and  Donegal,  and  the  commissioners  of 
sd,  Congns —  haveing  assured  pby.  that  no  opposition  would  be  made 
to  Mr,  Hill's  resignation  of  sd,  charge;  his  request  was  granted. — 

It  was  however  the  oppinon  of  p,by.  that  Mr,  Hill  ought  to  have 
regularly  applied  for  a  dismission  from  the  Donegal  Congn —  before  he 
withdrew  from  them  his  ministerial  labours 

A  call  from  the  Congn —  of  Fairfield  for  the  two  thirds  of  the  min- 
isterial labours  of  the  Revd,  George  Hill  was  presented  to  pby.  which 
together  with  a  call  from  the  congregation  of  Legionier  for  one  third 
of  his  ministerial  labours  were  put  into  his  hands  of  which  he  declared 
his  acceptance. — 

Mr  John  Read  haveing  previously  sustained  an  examination  on  the 
different  subjects  directed  by  the  constitution  of  the  presbyterian 
Church — answered  the  questions  proposed  to  Candidates  in  such  cases, 
and  adopted  the  Confession  of  faith  and  Book  of  discipline  of  our 
Church:  p. b.y  proceeded  to  his  ordination  and  did  by  prayer  and  the 
laying  on  of  the  hands  of  p. b.y  ordain  and  set  him  apart  to  the  whole 
work  of  the  Gospel  Ministry :  and  installed  him  the  regular  pastor  of 
Indiana  and  Gilgal  congregations. — The  Revd.  Robt- Johnson  preached 
and  the  Revd.  Saml,  Porter  presided  and  gave  the  charge 

An  application  for  supplies,  was  recieved  from  the  congn  of  Done- 
gal, accompanied  with  a  request  for  the  administration  of  the  Sacra- 
ment of  the  Lord's  Supper 


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Collections  for  the  commissioner's  fund  were  recieved;  from  Poke- 
run,  4:75;  &:  from  Salem,  435 — And  also  for  the  Missionary  fund;  from 
Salem  11:25:  from  Bethel  21:03:  from  Sawickly  &  long-run  17:15: 
from  Unity  13:00: 

From  Fairfield  9:62^,  from  Ebenezer  on  old  subscription  13^00; 
from  the  1st,  Presbn.  Church  of  Pittsburgh  Paid  over  to  the  Treasurer 
of  the  Miss.y.  Society  177:58  from  Congruity  8.12^  from  the  female 
cent  society  of  Rehoboth  36.50:  and  from  Buela  30:00  &  from  Plumb- 
Creek  &  poke  run  12:00  Paid  into  the  Tresurer  of  P.b.y 

The  Revd,  Messrs-  Wm-  Speer,  Robert  Lee  and  John  Ross  were 
appointed  a  committe  to  meet  in  Fairfield  on  the  third  Tuesday  of 
November  next  to  install  the  Revd,  George  Hill  in  the  Congregations 
of  Fairfield  and  Legioneer — 

The  Revd,  Joseph  Henderson  was  appointed  to  supply  one  sabbath  at  Salts- 
burgh —  The  Revd,  Samuel  Porter  one  Sabbath  at  Saltsburgh —  The  Revd, 
George  Hill  two  Sabbaths  at  Armagh —  the  Revd,  Francis  Herron  one  sabbath 
at  Long  run,  and  one  at  discretion —  the  Revd,  Francis  Laird,  one  sabbath  at 
Warren,  and  one  at  discretion —  the  Revd,  Wm-  Wylie  one  sabbath  at  Union 
and  one  at  the  Crossings —  the  Revd,  James  Graham  two  sabbaths  at  discretion — 
the  Revd,  Robert  Lee  two  sabbaths  at  Kittaning  and  to  assist  at  the  administration 
of  the  Lords  supper  at  Donegal  the  3d.  sabbath  of  November —  the  Revd,  Rob- 
ert Johnston  one  sabbath  at  Sawickly —  the  Revd  John  Reed  two  sabbaths  at 
Glade  run —  the  Revd,  Wm—  Speer  one  sabbath  at  Mount-pleasant  and  to  admin- 
ister the  Lords  supper  at  Donegal  the  3d  sabbath  of  November —  the  Revd,  John 
Ross  one  sabbath  at  discretion  and  to  assist  at  the  administration  of  the  Lords  sup- 
per  at  Donegal  the  3d  sabbath  of  November —  the  Revd  James  Guthrie  one  sab- 
bath at  Union  and  one  at  discretion —  the  Revd,  Wm-  Johnston  two  sabbaths  at 
discretion —  the  Revd,  Joseph  Stockton  two  sabbaths  at  discretion —  the  Revd, 
Robert  Patterson  two  sabbaths  at  discretion —  Mr  James  Coe  obtained  liberty  to 
itinerate  two  months  out  of  the  bounds  of  this  pby,  and  was  appointed  to  supply 
four  sabbaths  at  Kittaning  and  the  remainder  of  his  time  at  discretion  untill  the 
next  meeting  of  pby — 

On  motion  resolved  that  this  pby  concur  with  the  recommendation 
of  the  general  assembly  in  relation  to  altering  the  ratio  of  representa- 
tion, by  substituting  in  Chap,  nth  set.  2d.  the  word  nine  for  the  word 
six  and  the  word  eighteen  for  the  word  twelve, — ordered  that  the  above 
minute  be  transmitted  to  the  next  general  Assembly  by  the  commis- 
sioners who  may  be  appointed  to  attend  that  body — 

The  Revd  John  Ross  was  appointed  to  open  the  next  meeting  of 
pby  and  the  Revd,  John  Reed  his  alternate — 

Adjourned  to  meet  at  long-Run  on  the  third  Tuesday  of  April 
next — 

Concluded  with  prayer — 


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Long  Run  Apl-  20  181 9 

P.b.y  met  agreeably  to  adjournment  and  was  opened  with  a  sermon 
by  the  Revd,  Wm..  Wylie  from  Romans  7-  12-.. 

After  prayer  it  appeared  that  the  following  members  were  presant 
Viz  The  Revd  Messrs,  James  Power,  D.  D.  George  Hill  Wm-  Swan, 
Wm-  Speer,  Francis  Herron,  Francis  Laird,  Wm-  Wylie,  Robt. .  John- 
ston, James  Graham,  James  Guthrie,  Wm-  Johnston,  and  John  Ross; 
with  the  Elders,  James  Wilson,  James  Cowan,  Wm-  Borns,  (?)  John 
Cowan,  Joseph  Finley,  Charles  Carothers,  Robt,  Smith,  John  John- 
ston, John  Giffen,  Peter  Wallace,  and  James  Campbell. 

Absent,  the  Revd,  Messrs-  Joseph  Henderson,  Samuel  Porter, 
Joseph  Stockton,  Robt-  Lee,  Robt-  Patterson,  Ashbel  G.  Fairchild, 
and  John  Reed. 

The  minutes  of  the  last  session  were  read. — 

The  reasons  assigned  by  the  Revd.  Messrs.  James  Power  U.  D. 
Wm-  Speer,  James  Guthrie,  Wm-  Johnston,  and  John  Ross,  for  ab- 
sence from  the  last  meeting  of  P,b,y,  and  the  reasons  assigned  by  the 
Revd,  James  Guthrie  for  absense  from  the  preceeding  meeting — 
and  also  the  reasons  assigned  by  the  Revd,  John  Ross,  for  absense 
from  the  two  preceeding  meetings  of  pby,  were  sustained — 

On  enquiry  it  appeared  that  the  committe  appointed  to  install  the 
Revd,  George  Hill  in  the  congregations  of  Fairfield  and  Legionier, 
and  to  administer  the  sacrament  of  the  Lords  supper  in  Donegal  had 
fulfilled  their  appointments. — 

The  Revd,  Asa  Brooks  an  evangelist  ordained  by  the  central  associ- 
ation of  ministers  in  the  County  of  Hamshire  and  state  of  Massachu- 
setts, lately  officiateing  as  a  missionary  in  Randolph  County  in  the 
bounds  of  this  P.b.y  expressed  a  wish  to  become  a  member  and  hav- 
ing presented  sufficient  testimonials  of  his  regular  standing  as  an  or- 
dained minister  of  the  gospel  his  request  was  granted,  and  he  took  his 
seat  as  a  member  of  this  P.b.y — 

The  Revd  Messrs,  Wm-  Swan,  Francis  Herron,  and  James  Graham, 
with  John  Snowden  Elder,  were  appointed  Commissioners  to  attend 
the  next  general  Assembly  and  were  furnished  with  commissions — 

A  call  for  the  ministerial  labours  of  the  Revd,  Wm,  Swan  was  pre- 
sented by  the  Congn,  of  long-Run  and  put  into  his  hands  of  which  he 
declared  his  acceptance — 

Applications  were  made  by  the  Congregations  of  Donegal  Sawickly 
and  Mount  pleasant  for  supplies  and  for  the  administration  of  the  sacra- 
ment of  the  Lords  supper — 


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On  enquiry  it  appeared  that  the  members  generally  had  fulfilled 
their  appointments 

Adjourned  to  meet  tomorrow  morning  at  nine  Oclock — 

Concluded  with  prayer 

Wednesday  April  2 1 

Pby  met  according  to  adjournment,  members  presant  as  above. 
After  prayer  the  minutes  of  the  last  session  were  read 

The  Revd,  John  Ross  requested  leave  to  resign  the  pastoral  charge 
of  the  congregation  of  Somerset  County,  Ordered  that  sd,  Congrega- 
tion be  Cited  to  attend  the  next  meeting  of  P.b.y  by  commissioners  to 
make  known  their  reasons  if  any  they  have  why  the  above  Request 
shall  not  be  granted — 

An  application  for  supplies  was  made  by  the  Congregation  of  Don- 
egal which  was  granted  and  the  moderator  was  directed  to  address  sd, 
Congregation  on  the  subject  of  arrears  due  by  them  to  the  Revd  George 
Hill— 

A  call  was  presented  from  the  Congn-  of  Union  Town  for  the  min- 
isterial labours  of  the  Revd,  Wm- Wylie  in  which  they  promise  to  pay 
him  the  sum  of  one  thousand  Dollars  in  regular  quarterly  payments 
during  the  continuance  of  his  pastoral  relation  with  them  which  was 
put  into  his  hands  and  of  which  he  declared  his  acceptance  and  the 
Revd  Messrs,  Francis  Herron  Robt,  Johnston  James  Guthrie  and  Wm. 
Johnston  were  appointed  a  committee  to  meet  in  Union  Town  on  the 
first  Tuesday  of  May  next  at  two  oclock  P.  M.  to  instal  the  Revd,  Wm. 
Wylie  in  sd  congregation — 

The  Revd,  Robt,  Johnston  was  appointed  to  preach  on  the  occasion 
and  the  Revd,  Francis  Herron  to  preside  and  give  the  charge — 

Reports  were  read  from  the  following  Churches,  viz.  Sawickly  and 
Long  run,  Greensburgh  and  Unity,  Rehoboth  and  Round  hill,  Bulah, 
Somerset,  Laurel  hill  and  Tyrone,  Dunlap's  Creek  and  Brownsville 

An  application  for  one  half  of  the  ministerial  labours  of  the  Revd, 
Ashbel  G.  Fairchild  for  one  year  was  made  by  the  Congregations  of 
Georges  Creek  and  Greensburgh,  Green  County  accompanied  with  a 
promise  of  one  hundred  and  seventy  five  Dollars  for  his  services  dur- 
ing sd,  period  which  was  granted 

Collections  for  the  commissioners  fund  were  received,  from  Poke 
run  $2..  20c  Plumb  Creek  $2..i8c  Fairfield  $3.. 00c  Laurel  hill  and 
Tyrone  $3-.26^c  Sommerset  $11. .44*^0 

On  enquiry  it  appeared  that  Mr  Coe  had  not  fulfilled  his  appoint- 
ments his  reasons  for  not  fulfilling  them  were  sustained 


300  MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 


Mr  Coe  requested  a  dismission  from  this  Pby —  to  put  himself 
under  the  care  of  the  Pby  of  Washington  which  was  granted  and  the 
Clerk  was  ordered  to  furnish  him  with  a  copy  of  this  record 

The  Revd,  James  Guthrie  requested  liberty  to  resign  the  pastoral 
charge  of  the  Congregations  of  Laurel  hill  and  Tyrone,  Ordered  that 
sd  Congns,  be  Cited  to  appear  by  their  commissioners  at  the  next  meet- 
ing of  Pby.  to  show  reasons  if  any  they  have,  why  the  above  request 
should  not  be  granted 

A  call  for  three  fourths  of  the  ministerial  labors  of  the  Revd,  Asa 
Brooks  was  presented  by  the  Congregation  of  French  Creek  in  which 
they  permit  him  to  spend  ten  weeks  as  a  missionary  and  promise  to  pay 
him  two  hundred  and  four  dollars  for  the  first  year  and  afterwards  the 
sum  of  one  hundred  and  eighty  dollars  per  Annum,  and  further  en- 
gage to  give  him  one  hundred  acres  of  land — of  which  he  declared  his 
acceptance 

A  call  from  the  Congregation  of  Buchannon  for  one  fourth  of  the 
ministerial  labours  of  the  Revd.  Asa  Brooks  in  which  they,  in  con- 
nection with  the  Congregation  of  French  Creek  permit  him  to  spend 
ten  weeks  of  his  time  as  a  missionary  and  promise  him  fifty  dollars  per 
annum  was  put  into  his  hand  of  which  he  declared  his  acceptance 

Reports  of  Congregational  settlements  were  received  from  Rehoboth 
and  Round  hill  from  which  it  appeared  that  the  former  had  paid  in  full 
the  amount  due  the  Revd  Robt,  Johnston  on  the  first  of  January  1819, 
and  the  latter  stood  indebted  at  the  same  date  in  a  ballance  of  one 
hundred  and  nineteen  dollars  Seventy  two  cents 

Applications  for  supplies  were  reed,  from  Saltsburgh  and  Warren 

Collections  for  the  missionary  fund  were  received  from  Brownsville 
D.  C  D.  C 

and  Dunlaps  Creek  24.00  and  28-25  fr°m  the  female  cent  society  of 
Dunlops  Creek 

The  Revd  Joseph  Henderson  was  appointed  to  supply  one  sabb.  at  Kittaning  & 
one  at  Saltsburgh 

The  Revd  Saml.  Porter  at  Long  run  2d  sabb  of  June  &  one  at  discretion — The 
Revd  George  Hill  at  Wheatfield  the  ist  sabb  of  May.  &  lo  assist  in  the  adminis- 
tration of  the  Lords  Supper  at  Donegal  the  ist  Sabb  of  September—  The  Revd 
Wm.  Speer  the  ist  Sabb  of  June  in  the  1st.  Presbn.  Church  Pittsburgh  &  one  Sabb 
at  discretion — The  Revd  Joseph  Stockton  3d  Sabb  of  May  in  the  Ist.  Presbn 
Church  Pittsburgh  &  one  Sabb  at  discretion  -The  Revd  Robt  Lee  one  Sabb  at 
Kittaning,  &  at  Long-run  the  3d  Sabb-  of  May-  The  Revd  Wm.  Wylie  two  Sab- 
baths at  Union — The  Revel  Robt  Johnston  to  administer  the  Saramt.  of  the  Lord's 
supper  the  3d  Sabb  of  August  at  Sawickley  &  one  at  discretion — The  Revd  Robt. 
Patterson  at  Beulah  the   1st  sabb  of  June  &  one  at  discretion — The  Revd  James 


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301 


Guthrie  at  Donegal  the  1st.  Sabb  of  September,  &  one  at  discretion — The  Revd 
Wm.  Johnston  two  sabbaths  at  discretion — The  Revd  John  Ross  one  sabb  at  Mount 
pleasant  &  in  the  2d.  Presbn.  Church  Pittsburgh  the  2d  Sabb  of  May — The  Revd 
John  Reed  two  Sabbaths  at  Warren 

The  Revd  Messrs,  Francis  Herron  and  James  Graham,  were  ap- 
pointed a  committee  to  enquire  into  the  propriety  and  practicability  of 
forming  an  education  society  for  the  education  of  poor  and  pious  youth 
for  the  Gospel  ministry  and  if  proper  and  practicable  they  are  required 
to  digest  and  present  a  plan  for  sd.  Society  and  to  report  at  the  next 
meeting  of  Pby 

The  Revd,  Messrs,  Francis  Laird  and  James  Graham  were  ap- 
pointed a  committee  to  meet  at  Long  run  sometime  in  the  ensueing 
summer  and  install  the  Revd  Wm.  Swan  in  sd,  Congregation — 

Adjourned  to  meet  at  Mount  pleasant  on  the  third  Tuesday  of  Octo- 
ber next  —  Concluded  with  prayer 

Reports  were  recieved  from  the  following  Congregations  viz 


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Approved  thus  far  by  the  Synod  of  Pittsburgh 
Washington  Pa.  Octr.  8t.  181 9. 


John  Seward  Mod. 


Mount  pleasant  October  19  18 19 — 
P.b.y  met  agreably  to  adjournment  &  was  opened  with  a  sermon 
by  the  Revd  Robt  Johnston  on  Rom.  3.  31 

Constituted  with  prayer 
Members  present  The  Revd  Messrs.  James  Power  D  D.   Saml.  Por- 
ter George  Hill  Wm.  Swan  Wm.  Speer  Wm.  Wylie  Robt  Lee  Robt. 
Patterson  Robt  Johnston  James  Gutherie  &  John  Reed,  with  the  Elders 
Benjamin  Alsworth  Joseph  Baldridge  Peter  Wallace  James  Power  Alexr. 


302  MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 

Johnston    John   Vance    Charles  Porter  Thos  Davis  &  George  Camp- 
bel— 

Absent  The  Revd  Messrs.  Joseph  Henderson  Francis  Laird  Francis 
Herron  Joseph  Stockton  James  Graham  Win.  Johnston  John  Ross 
Ashbel  G  Fairchild  &  Asa  Brooks 

The  Revd  George  Hill  was  chosen  Moderator  &  the  Revd  Robt 
Patterson  Clerk  for  the  ensuing  year  ^ 

The  minutes  of  the  last  meeting  of  Pby  were  read —  On  enquiry 
it  appeared  that  the  Members  had  generally  fulfilled  their  appointments 
to  supply — 

The  reasons  assigned  by  the  Revd  Messrs.  James  Power  D  D.  Saml 
Porter  Robt.  Lee  Robt  Patterson  &  John  Reed  for  absence  at  the  last 
&  preceeding  meetings  of  Pby  were  sustained 

The  Revd  Elisha  P  Swift  professed  a  desire  to  become  a  Member  of 
this  Pby  &  having  produced  a  dismission  from  the  Pby  of  Newcastle 
with  a  certificate  of  his  good  standing  was  accordingly  received  &  took 
his  seat — 

Adjourned  to  meet  to  morrow  morning  at  nine  o  clock 

Concluded  with  prayer 

Wednesday  morning  9O  clock  Pby  met  agreeably  to  adjournment — 

After  prayer  the  minutes  of  the  last  Session  were  read. 

An  appeal  from  a  decision  of  the  Session  of  Round  hill  Church  was 
presented  by  Elisabeth  McConnel  in  which  she  complained  of  the 
Judgment  the  Session  had  formed  on  the  following  premises  viz 

Elisabeth  McConnel  appeared  before  Session  by  request,  to  state 
her  reasons  for  non-attendance  on  the  ordinances  of  the  Church — 

After  observing  that  she  had  several  reasons  which  she  did  not  think 
worth  while  to  mention ;  she  stated  that  the  principle  reason  of  her 
non-attendance,  was,  that  she  could  not  agree  with  an  opinion  expressed 
by  the'Revd  Robt  Johnston'in  Bible-Class  on  the  subject  of  falshood — 

The  opinion  was,  That  there  had  been  cases  in  which  it  was  right  to 
declare  a  deliberate  non-truth,  &  to  practice  deception  And  that  such 
or  similar  cases  might  possibly  again  occur —  The  cases  referred  to 
were  those  of  the  Hebrew  Midwives  &  the  wars  of  Canaan. 

Session  after  maturely  deliberating  on  the  reasons  assigned,  were 
unanimously  of  opinion,  that  it  was  not  sufficient  to  excuse  her  non- 
attendance  in  time  past ;  as  she  had  not  used  any  means  to  obtain 
further  explanation  from  the  Pastor. 

And  therefore  Judge,  that  she  be  admonished  for  the  present  to  at- 
tend the  means  of  Grace,  &  use  the  proper  means  to  obtain  satisfaction 
on  the  subject. 


MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 


3°3 


After  some  discussion,  the  Revd  Messrs  Wm.  Speer  &  Wm.  Wylie, 
with  Charles  Porter  Elder,  were  appointed  a  committee  to  take  the  ap- 
peal into  consideration,  &  report  as  soon  as  practicable. 

Aplications  for  supplies  were  made  by  the  Congns.  of  Salem, 
Mount  Pleasant,  Sawickly,  Donegal,  Wheatfield  Saltsburgh  &  warren 

The  Committee  on  the  appeal  of  Elisabeth  McConnel  presented 
their  report,  which  was  adopted  &  is  as  follows  viz 

Resolved  that  Pby  are  of  opinion  that  lying  is  a  moral  evil,  &  in  no 
case  to  be  justified — yet  they  believe  that  the  Revd  Robt  Johnston  in 
the  above  case  expressed  himself  under  such  perticular  limitations  as 
are  not  likely  to  sanction  the  use  of  falsehood  in  any  future  case — 

And  tho'  the  P,b,y,  do  not  entirely  justify  the  conduct  of  the  appel- 
lant in  absenting  herself  from  the  public  ordinances  of  the  Gospel  in 
that  place  yet  they  are  of  opinion,  that  with  a  full  view  of  the  circum- 
stances in  which  she  was  placed,  her  conduct  admits  such  paliation  as 
authorises  this  P.b.y.  to  reverse  the  decision  of  Session — 

The  Revd  John  Ross  by  letter  renewed  his  request  for  leave  to  resign 
his  Pastoral  charge  of  the  Congn.  of  Summerset. 

The  commissioners  from  sd.  Congn.  having  declared  their  acquies- 
ence,  P.b.y  agreed  to  grant  his  request — &  dismissed  him  to  join  the 
Pby  of  Washington  Ohio 

A  call  from  the  second  Presbyn.  Congn.  of  Pittsburgh  for  the  Revd 
Elisha  P  Swift  was  presented  to  P. by  &:  put  into  his  hands;  of  which 
he  declared  his  acceptance  And  the  Revd  Messrs  Francis  Herren 
Joseph  Stockton  Robt.  Patterson  &  James  Graham  were  appointed  a 
committee  to  meet  at  Pittsburgh  on  the  ist  Wednesday  of  November 
next  to  install  him  in  sd.  Congregation — 

The  Revd  Robt  Patterson  was  appointed  to  preach  on  the  occasion, 
&  the  Revd  James  Graham  to  preside  and  give  the  charge. 

The  Revd  Robt  Lee  requested  leave  to  resign  his  Pastoral  charge 
of  the  Congn.  of  Salem  ;  Commissioners  from  sd.  Congn.  being  pres- 
ent, &  acquiesing  in  the  above  request,  it  was  therefore  granted 

The  Commissioners  to  the  Genl.  Asembly  reported  that  they,  with 
the  exception  of  Mr  John  M  Snowden,  had  fulfilled  their  appoint- 
ment 

The  Committee  to  whom  the  subject  of  an  education  society  had 
been  referred,  having  failed  to  report;  P.b.y  agreed  to  defer  that  busi- 
ness untill  their  meeting  in  April  next 

The  Revd  George  Hill  reported  that  the  difficulties  between  him  & 
Donegal  Congn.  had  been  satisfactorily  adjusted — 

The  committee  appointed  to  install  the  Revd  Wm  Wylie  in  the  Congn. 


304  MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESTiYTERV. 

of  Uniontown  reported  that  they  had  performed  the  duties  assigned 
them. 

The  committee  appointed  to  install  the  Revd  Wm.  Swan  in  the 
Congn.  of  Long-Run  reported  that  they  had  performed  the  duties  as- 
signed them 

The  Revd  James  Gutherie  withdrew  his  request  for  leave  to  resign 
his  Pastoral  charge  of  the  congregations  of  Laurel  Hill  &  Tyrone   - 

Received  for  the  W  Missionary  Society  from  the  Congn.  of  Greens- 
burgh  twelve  dollars  seventy  two  cents  &  from  Congruity  six  dollars 
which  was  intrusted  to  the  Revd  Messrs  Swift  &  Patterson  to  pay  over 
to  the  Treasurer  of  Said  Society 

The  Revd  Messrs  Elisha  P  Swift  &  Robt  Lee,  with  the  Elders  Thos 
Davis  &  Peter  Wallace  obtained  leave  of  absence 

The  Revd  Dr.  Power  was  appointed  to  supply  at  discression  untill  next  meeting 
of  Pby — The  Revd  Saml.  Porter  4th  Sab.  of  October  at  Sawickly  &  one  Sab.  at 
Salem — 

The  Revd  George  Hill  one  Sab.  at  Salem  &  one  at  Wheatfield — The  Revd 
Wm.  Swan  two  sab.s  at  discretion — The  Revd  Wm.  Spear  two  Sab.s  at  discretion 
— The  Revd  Robt  Lee  4th  Sab.  October  at  Salem  &  the  5th  Sab  October  at  Kit- 
taning  &  the  remainder  of  his  time  at  discretion  untill  the  next  meeting  Pby 

The  Revd  Robt  Patterson  2  Sab.s  at  discretion — The  Revd  Wm.  Wylie  2  Sab.s 
in  Union  Congn. — The  Revd  Robt  Johnston  one  Sab  at  Sawickly  &  one  at  dis- 
cretion— The  Revd  James  Gutherie  2  Sabs,  at  discretion — The  Revd  Joseph  Hen- 
derson one  Sab  at  Saltsburgh  &  one  at  discretion — The  Revd  John  Reed  2  Sabs 
at  discretion — The  Revd  Francis  Herren  2  Sabs,  at  discretion — The  Revd  Francis 
Laird  one  Sab.  at  Mount  Pleasant  &  one  at  Sawickly — The  Revd  Wm  Johnston 
2  Sabs  at  Sandy  creek 

The  Revd  Elisha  P  Swift  was  appointed  to  open  P.b.y  at  their  next 
meeting  &  the  Revd  John  Reed,  his  alternate 

Adjourned  to  meet  at  Sawickly  on  the  3d  Tuseday  of  April  next 

Concluded  with  prayer. 

Sawickly  April  18  1820 

Pby  met  according  to  adjournment  &  was  opened  by  Mr  Thomas 
Cambel,  a  Licentiate  from  the  Pby  of  Route  Ireland,  with  a  sermon 
on  1  Cor  :   2  :   2. 

The  Moderator  being  absent,  The  Moderator  of  last  year  took  the 
chair  constituted  with  prayer 

Members  present  viz — 

Revd  Messrs;  Saml.  Porter — Wm.  Swan — Wm  Spear — Francis 
Laird     Francis  Herron — Robert  Lee— Wm.  Wylie     Robt  Patterson  — 


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Robt  Johnston —James  Graham -James  Gutherie — Wm.  Johnston — 
Ashbel  G  Fairchild— Flisha  P  Swift  &  John  Reed  - 

With  the  Elders— John  S  Adair  -Robt  Fulton —John  Black— John 
Cowan  John  Shaw.  -Patrick  Power  Patrick  Watson — John  Blythe 
—  Wm.  Hartuple     James  Caldwell   -James  Coulter  &  John  Douglas — 

Absent  The  Revd  Messrs  James  Power  D  D. —Joseph  Henderson 
— George  Hill — Jos  Stockton  &  Asa  Brooks 

P  1)  \  proceeded  to  the  choice  of  a  Moderator  pro  tern,  whereupon 
the  Revd  Wm.  Wylie  was  chosen 

The  Revd  Messrs  Francis  Herron  Francis  Laird  James  Graham 
William  Johnston  &  A.  G.  Fairchild  assigned  reasons  for  absense  from 
the  last  meeting  of  P  b  y  which  were  sustained. 

On  enquiry  it  appeared  that  the  appointments  to  Supply  had  been 
generally  fulfilled. — 

The  committee  appointed  to  install  the  Revd  Elisha  P  Swift  in  the 
2d  Presbn.  Congregation  of  Pittsburgh  reported  that  they  had  per- 
formed the  duty  assigned  them — 

The  Revd  Aretus  Loomis  Late  a  member  of  the  central  association 
of  Hampshire  County  Massachusetts  expressed  a  desire  of  becoming 
a  member  of  this  P  b  y.  And  having  produced  testimonials  of  his  good 
standing,  and  declared  his  approbation  of  the  standards  &  discipline 
of  our  Church,  was  received  &  took  his  seat 

A  call  was  presented  to  P  b  y  from  the  upper  Congn.  of  Tygarts 
valey  for  one  half  of  the  Ministerial  Labours  of  the  Revd  Aretas 
Loomis  promissing  him  anually  one  hundred  &  ninety  dollars,  &  also 
a  call  from  the  lower  Congn.  of  Tyggarts  valey  for  one  fourth  part  of 
his  ministerial  labours  promissing  him  one  hundred  dollars,  which  were 
put  into  his  hands,  &  of  which  he  declared  his  acceptance  - 

Adjourned  to  meet  at  Nine  O  clock  to  (morrow j  morning — 

concluded  with  prayer 

Wednesday  19TH 

P  b  y  met  according  to  adjournment : 

Members  present  as  above.  After  prayer  the  minutes  of  the  last 
session  were  read 

The  committee  appointed  on  the  subject  of  an  education  Society,  re- 
ported] that  in  their  opinion,  it  is  both  expedient  &  practicable;  & 
therefore  recommend  the  formation  of  an  Education  Society,  auxil- 
iary to  Board  of  Education  under  the  care  of  the  Genl.  Assembly ;  & 
that  the  constitution  recommended  by  that  Board  to  auxiliaries  be 
adopted 

P  b  y  accepted  the  report  &  after  mature  deliberation   proceeded  to 


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form  an  Education-Society,  auxiliary  to  the  Board  of  Education  under 
the  care  of  the  Genl.  Assembly  to  be  knowon  by  the  name  of  the  Edu- 
cation-Society of  Redstone 

The  Revd  Robt  Lee  obtained  leave  of  absence.     ' 
The  treasurer  of  the  commissioners  fund  reported  collections  from 
the  following  congregations  viz 


D  C,ts 

Plumb-creek  i  500  Bethel 

Poke-Run  203!  Unity 

Highlands 

2d  Presn  Congn.  Pittsburgh 

Buelah 

Rehoboth    

Round-hill    

Congruity  for  2  years 
Salem  for  last  year 
Laurel  Hill 


203 

5  74'  Greensburgh 
1 1  00  Dunlaps  creek  &  "t 

3  oo[  Brownsville  for  2  years   ( 
640J  1st.  Presn  Congn.  Pittsburgh. 

3  60,  Long-run 

627  Indiana  &  Gilgal 

2I75I  total 


D.  C,ts 

180 

415 
62s 

I 

22!45 

1900 

278 

500 


The  Treasurer  of  the  Western  Missionary  Society  reported  contribu- 
tions from  the  following  Congns.  &  Societies  viz 


Long- Run 

Bethel 

Dunlaps-creek  young 
mens  Missionary  Society 
Dunlaps  creek  Female  "t 
Cent  Society  J 

Dunlaps  Creek  & 
Brownsville  collection 


D.  Cts. 

18I39I  Plumb  creek  &  poke  run. 
5  001  Female  Cent  Society  1 
1  of  Pittsburgh  1 


17 


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D.  Cts 
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77I84 


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I  77 

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An  application  for  supplies  was  recieved  from  the  Congn.  of  Salem : 
stating,  that  owing  to  some  difficulties,  the  injunction  of  Pby  at  their 
last  meeting  had  not  been  complied  with;  &  that  nothing  but  the  inter- 
ference of  P  b  y  would  remove  those  difficulties. 

Whereupon  the  Revd  Messrs  Saml.  Porter,  Wm.  Speer  &  George 
Hill;  with  the  Elders  Thos  Polock  Joseph  Baldridge  &  John  S  Adair, 
were  apointed  a  committee  to  meet  at  Salem  on  the  2d  Tuseday  of 
May  next,  at  12  o  clock  to  inquire  into  &  adjust  those  difficulties,  & 
report  to  P  b  y  at  their  next  meeting 

On  motion  resolved  that  it  be  injoined  on  all  persons  holding  reciepts 
or  other  documents  necessary  to  adjust  the  aforesaid  difficulties,  to  lay 
them  before  said  Committee  at  the  time  &  place  above  stated. 

Messrs  John  Shaw  &  Wm.  Hartuple  Elders  obtained  leave  of  ab- 
sence 

Reports  were  recieved  from  the  following  Congregations 


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Congregational  settlements  were  reported  viz  By  the  Revd  Saml 
Porter,  that  the  Congn  of  Congruity  had  fulfilled  their  engagements 
untill  April  1st  1819 

By  the  Revd  James  Gutherie,  that  Tyrone  Congn  were  indebted  to 
him  in  a  ballance  of  $26.  October  1st  181 9 

By  the  Revd  Robt  Johnston,  that  Rehoboth  Congn  had  fulfilled 
their  engagements  untill  the  1st  Jenuary  1820  that  Round-hill  were  in- 
debted at  that  time  in  a  ballance  of  $231 :  4^ 

By  the  Revd  Wm  Swan  that  Sawickley  Congn  had  discharged  in 
full  all  demands  against  them,  &  that  Long  Run  Congn.  were  indebted 
Aprile  21st.  1820  $292:   13 

The  Revd  Messrs  Wm.  Wylie  Wm  Speer  &  Ashbel  G  Fairchild,  were 
apointed  commissioners  to  the  next  Genl.  Assembly,  &  the  Clerk  was 
ordered  to  furnish  them  with  commissions 

On  motion  resolved  that  our  commissioners  to  next  Genl  Assembly, 
instead  of  recieving  any  share  of  its  funds,  be  instructed  to  retain  forty 
dollars  each  to  meet  his  expences,  &  to  pay  over  the  ballance  (if  any) 
to  the  Treasurer  of  the  Commissioner's  fund  of  the  Genl  Assembly 

The  Congregations  of  Allegheny  town  &  Pine  creek,  requested  that 
the  Revd  Joseph  Stockton  be  appointed  to  supply  them  statedly  for 
one  year,  which  was  granted 

A  letter  was  received  &  read  from  some  members  of  Glade  run 
Congn.  requesting  the  advice  &  direction  of  P.b.y  respecting  a  Mr 
David  Barclay  whom  they  had  employed  as  a  supply  in  conjunction 
with  some  other  Societies  for  one  year,  under  the  impression  that  he 
would  connect  himself  with  the  P  b  y  of  Redstone 

On  motion  resolved  that  the  Revd  Messers  Saml.  Porter  &  Francis 


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Herron  be  a  committee  to  report  on  the  subject  as  soon  as  convenient 
Whereas  it  was  found  upon  enquiry  that  several  congregations  have 
neglected  to  make  collections  for  the  Missionary  &  commissioners  funds, 
it  was  on  motion  resolved  that  the  Stated  clerk  be  directed  to  address 
a  line  to  each  of  those  congregations,  requesting  them  to  pay  a  strict 
attention  to  the  order  of  Pby  on  this  subject,  &  that  collections  be 
forthwith  taken  up  &  forwarded  to  the  Tresurers — 

Mr  Thos.  Cambell  a  licentiate  from  the  P  b  y  of  Route  in  Ireland 
produced  satisfactory  testimonials  of  his  regular  dismission  from  said 
P  b  y  &  requested  the  appointment  of  a  few  supplies. 

Whereupon  he  was  appointed  to  supply  the  fourth  Sabb.  of  Aprile  at  Sa weekly, 
&  the  5th  at  Mount  pleasant — 

On  motion  resolved  that  each  Member  of  Pby  supply  2  Sabbs.  between  this  & 
the  next  meeting  of  Pby 

The  Revd  Saml.  Porter  was  appointed  to  supply  two  Sabbs.  at  discretion — 

The  Revd  Wm  Swan,  one  Sabb  at  discretion — 

The  Revd  Wm.  Speer  two  Sabbs.  at  discretion — 

The  Revd  Francis  Herron  one  Sabb  at  Union-Town  &  one  at  discretion — 

The  Revd  Francis  Laird  one  Sabb.  at  discretion,  &  to  administer  the  Lord's  Sup- 
per at  Sawickly  the  last  Sabb  of  August  &  the  Revd  Wm.  Swan  to  assist  him — 

The  Revd  Robt  Johnston  to  administer  the  Lords  Supper  at  Mount  pleasant  the 
2d  Sabb.  of  June  &  the  Revd  James  Graham  to  assist,  &  each  one  Sabb  at  discre- 
tion— 

The  Revd  Robt  Patterson  two  Sabbs  at  discretion — 

The  Revd  James  Gutherie  one  Sabb  at  Morgantown,  &  one  at  discretion — 

The  Revd  Wm.  Johnston  two  Sabbs  at  discretion — 

The  Revd  Elisha  P  Swift  two  Sabbs  at  discretion — 

The  Revd  John  Reed  one  Sabb  in  the  forks  of  Black  lick  &  one  at  discretion— 

The  Revd  Aretas  Loomis  two  Sabbs  together  with  one  fourth  part  of  his  time 
at  discretion — 

The  Revd  Joseph  Henderson  two  Sabbs.  at  discretion— 

The  Revd  George  Hill  two  Sabbs  at  discretion— 

The  Revd  Joseph  Stockton  two  Sabbs  at  discretion 

The  Revd  Asa  Brooks  two  Sabbs  at  discretion 

Dr  James  Power  to  supply  at  discretion 

Adjourned  to  meet  to-morrow  morning  at  (9)  o  clock 

concluded  with  prayer  — 

Thirsday  20/7/ 
Pby  met  agreeably  to  adjournment    Members  present  as  above  ex- 
cept the  Revd  Messers  Wm.  Wylie  &  John  Reed  who  had  obtained 
leave  of  absence —     After   prayer  the  minutes  of   last  session  were 
read  — 

PI)  v  proceeded  to  a  free  conversation  on  the  state  of  religion  in  their 


MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY.  309 


bounds ;  &  the  Revd  Messers  Wm  Speer  Robt  Johnston  &  Elisha  P 
Swift  were  appointed  a  committee  to  take  notes  &  draft  a  report  on  the 
subject 

The  committee  appointed  on  the  request  of  the  Congn.  of  Glade 
Run  reported  the  following  resolution  which  was  adopted  viz 

That  information  be  given  to  sd.  Congn.  in  connection  with  others, 
that  it  is  contrary  to  the  order  &  descipline  of  our  Church  to  employ 
any  Minister  to  settle  or  officiate  among  them  otherwise  than  thro'  the 
medium  of  this  P  b  y  ,  &  that  P  b  y.  require  that  this  order  be  strictly 
adhered  to  by  all  the  congregations  under  their  care. 

The  standing  committee  of  Pby  having  resigned,  it  was  on  motion 
resolved,  that  the  Revd,  Messers  Francis  Herron,  James  Graham 
Robt  Patterson  &  Elisha  P  Swift  be  a  standing  committee  for  the  pur- 
pose of  examining  the  credentials  of  travelling  Ministers  &  Licentiates 
&  making  them  appointments  untill  the  ensuing  meeting  of  Pby — 

Mr  Robt  Baird  a  student  in  the  Theological  Seminary  at  Princeton, 
from  the  bounds  of  this  Pby,  (by  letter)  desired  leave  to  put  himself 
under  the  care  of  some  P  b  y  in  that  Country,  which  was  granted,  & 
the  Clerk  was  ordered  to  furnish  him  with  a  coppy  of  this  minute. — 

Adjourned  to  meet  in  Greensburgh  on  the  third  Tuseday  of  October 
next 

Concluded  with  prayer 

Examined  &  approved  thus  far 

Robt  Johnston  Modr 

Greensburgh  October  17  1820 

Pby  met  agreeably  to  adjournment  constituted  by  prayer  Mem- 
bers present  viz 

The  Revd  Mess  Saml.  Porter  Wm.  Spear  Francis  Laird  Francis 
Herron  Wm.  Wylie  Robert  Lee  Robert  Patterson  James  Gutherie  Wm. 
Johnston  &  Elisha  P  Swift  with  the  Elders  Robert  Shields  Robert 
Graham  Saml.  Hill  Hugh  Wright  Francis  Vance  James  Kirkpatrick 
John  Leasur  James  Cowen  John  Hannon  &  Thos  Davis — 

Absent  the  Revd  Mess  James  Power  D  D  Joseph  Henderson  George 
Hill  Wm.  Swan  James  Graham  Robert  Johnston  Joseph  Stockton  Ash- 
bel  G  Fairchild  John  Reed  Asa  Brooks  &  Aretas  Loomis. 

Pby  proceeded  to  elect  a  Moderator  &  Clerk,  &  the  Revd  Saml. 
Porter  was  chosen  Moderator  &  the  Revd  Elisha  P  Swift  Clerk  for  the 
ensuing  year 

Mr  James  Every,  a  commissioner  from  the  congregation  of  McKees-- 
port,  presented  a  request  from  sd.  congregation  that  they  be  permitted 


310  MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 


to  apply  to  the  P.b.y  of  Ohio  for  a  part  of  the  Ministerial  labours  of 
the  Revd  Boyd  Mercer  as  a  stated  supply  for  one  year;  which  was 
granted 

The  Revd  Robt  Johnston  appeared  &  assigned  reasons  for  not  com- 
ing sooner  which  were  sustained — 

The  minutes  of  the  last  session  were  now  read 

On  enquiry  it  appeared  that  the  Members  had  generally  fulfilled  their 
appointments  to  supply  — 

The  Revd  David  Barclay  formerly  of  the  P.b.y.  of  Newton  pro- 
duced a  copy  of  his  dismission  from  sd.  P.b.y.  with  a  certificate  of  his 
good  standing,  &  desired  to  become  a  member  of  this  P.b.y.  After 
some  enquiries  &  discussion  his  request  was  made  the  order  of  the  day 
for  to  morrow  morning. 

Applications  for  supplies  were  presented  from  the  congregations  of 
West-Sawickly— &  Salt-lick  valey— and  also  from  Plumb  creek  Har- 
mony &  Glade-run  requesting  that  the  Revd  David  Barclay  be  ap- 
pointed a  stated  supply  in  these  congregations  at  discretion 

The  congregation  of  Long-run  on  account  of  the  indisposition  & 
consequent  suspension  of  the  Ministerial  labours  of  their  Pastor  the 
Revd  Wm  Swan  requested  some  supplies  which  was  granted  it  being 
understood  that  their  Pastor  concurred  with  them  in  this  request. — 

The  standing  committee  reported  that  at  a  meeting  held  in  the  City 
of  Pittsburgh  Sepr.  6:  1820  the  Revd  Allen  D.  Cambel  presented  sat- 
isfactory credentials  showing  that  he  was  a  Minister  of  the  Gospel  in 
good  standing  in  the  Asociate  reformed  Church  &  member  of  the 
Pby  of  Monongohela  late  in  connection  with  that  body  &  expressed  a 
desire  to  connect  himself  with  the  Genl.  Assembly  by  becoming  a 
Member  of  the  P.b.y  of  Redstone  Mr  Campbel  also  stated  that  he 
had  recieved  an  invitation  to  take  the  Pastoral  charge  of  the  congn.  of 
Nashville  in  the  Pby  of  West  Tennessee  &  that  he  considered  it  an  in- 
dispensible  duty  to  return  to  that  Congn.  before  the  next  meeting  of 
Pby. 

Resolved  that  Mr  Campble's  request  together  with  his  credentials  be 
laid  before  P  b  y  at  their  next  meeting,  &  that  Mr  Campbel  be  furnished 
with  a  coppy  of  this  minute 

Pby  after  some  discussion  of  the  Revd  A.  D.  Campbels  request  ad- 
journed to  meet  to  morrow  morning  at  9  O  clock — 

Concluded  with  prayer 

Wednesday  morning  9  o  clock 
Pby  met  agreeably  to  adjournment.      After  prayer  the  minutes  of 
the  Last  session  were  read 


MINUTES  OF  THE  REDSTONE  PRESBYTERY.  311 

The  Revd.  Ashbel  G  Fairchild  now  present  his  reasons  for  not  com- 
ing sooner  were  sustained 

The  oppening  sermon  agreeably  to  an  order  of  P.b.y,  was  delivered 
last  evining  by  the  Revd  Elisha  P  Swift  on  Acts  5:  29 

Pby  resumed  the  unfinished  business  of  yesterday  and  after  mature 
deliberation,  it  was  on  motion  resolved  that  Mr  Cambel's  request  be 
granted  &  that  he  be,  &  hereby  is  received  as  a  member  of  this  Pby 

Pby  proceeded  to  the  order  of  the  day  &  after  due  deliberation  re- 
solved that  the  request  of  the  Revd  David  Barcklay  be  granted 

While  Pb  y  do  this  they  feel  constrained  distinctly  to  state,  that  while 
they  simpathize  with  Mr  Barclay  in  the  peculiar  circumstances  in 
which  his  family  were  placed,  they  decidedly  disaprove  of  his  conduct 
in  delaying  so  long  after  his  dismission  from  the  P  b  y  of  Newton  to  make 
this  application  &  in  continuing  to  preach  within  our  bounds  without 
leave  from  Pby 

The  Revd  Allen  D  Cambel,  thro  a  Member  of  Pby  presented  a  re- 
quest to  be  dismissed  from  this  P.b.y  to  connect  himself  with  Pby  of 
West  Tennessee  which  was  granted. 

Ordered  that  the  clerk  transmit  to  Mr  Cambel  an  attested  coppy  of 
the  proceedings  of  Pby  in  his  case  together  with  a  certificate  of  his  good 
standing  in  the  Ministry 

A  letter  was  recieved  from  Alexander  Erwin  Esqr.  stating  that  there 
is  considerable  discussion  &  dispute  in  the  congn.  of  Roundhill  on  the 
question.  Is  it  at  any  time  or  on  any  occasion  lawful  to  tell  a  deliber- 
ate untruth,  a  lie,  or  to  practice  deception  &  is  all  falsehood,  deception 
disimulation,  &  hypocracy  immoral  &  contrary  to  the  holiness  of  God, 
&  desiring  an  answer  in  writing 

Pby  referred  Mr  Erwin  to  a  former  decision  of  Pby  in  the  case  of  an 
appeal  of  Elisabeth  M'Connel  from  a  decision  of  the  session  of  Round- 
hill 

A  letter  signed  Jonothan  Ayers  complaining  of  the  proceedings  of 
the  Revd  John  Reed  in  the  case  of  Joshua  Lewes  Esqr,  a  member  of 
the  session  of  Gilgal  Congn.  was  presented  and  read  But  neither  of  the 
parties  being  present  it  was  determined  that  Pby  can  take  no  order  on 
the  subject. 

Ordered  that  the  clerk  furnish  Mr  Ayers  with  a  coppy  of  this  min- 
ute 

It  being  suggested  that  Mr  Thos  Davis  an  Elder  in  the  2d  Presbn. 
Church  in  Pittsburgh  possessed,  in  the  estimation  of  several  members 
of  this  Pby  such  qualifications  &  talents  as  should  induce  this  Pby  to 
take  him  on  trials  for  licensure  to  preach  the  Gospel  — - 


312  MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 

P  b  y  having  recieved  sufficient  testimonials  of  his  good  moral  char- 
acter &  regular  standing  in  the  Church  agreed  to  take  him  on  trials  for 
licensure  — 

Accordingly  Pby  proceeded  to  examine  Mr  Davis  on  his  experi- 
mental acquaintance  with  religion,  &  having  sustained  his  answers  as 
part  of  trials,  he  was  directed  to  prepare  a  homoly  on  2  Cor  9:  18: 
"  For  we  all  with  open  face  behold  &c  to  be  read  at  our  next  meeting  & 
also  to  be  prepared  for  examination  on  the  arts  &  sciences 

The  committee  appointed  to  enquire  into  &  adjust  the  difficulties  be- 
tween the  congregation  of  Salem  &  their  late  Pastor  reported  that  they 
attended  to  the  business  assigned  them  &  were,  after  hearing  the  par- 
ties, &  examining  their  vouchers  unanimously  of  opinion  that  the  con- 
gregation of  Salem  should  pay  the  Revd  Robert  Lee  two  hundred  & 
forty  dollars  in  full  of  his  demands  against  said  Congn.  &  that  the  par- 
ties acquiesed  in  this  desicion — 

On  motion  the  report  of  the  committee  was  accepted  6c  their  con- 
duct approved. 

Resolved  that  the  sum  allowed  by  vacant  congregations  to  those  ap- 
pointed to  supply  be  changed  from  eight  to  five  dollars  per  Sabbath. 

The  following  supplies  were  appointed  viz 

The  Revd  Saml.  Porter  1  Sabbath  at  Salem  &  one  at  discretion. 
Wm.  Speer  2  Sabbaths  at  discretion 

Francis  Herron  I  Sabb.  at  Savvickley  &  one  at  discretion 
Francis  Laird  2  Sabbaths  at  discretion 
Wm.  Wylie  2  Sabbaths  at  discretion 
Robert  Lee  2  Sabbaths  at  discretion 

Robt  Patterson  1  Sabb  at  W.  Sawickley  &  one  at  discretion 
Robt  Johnston  1  Sabb  at  Sawickly  &  one  at  discretion 
James  Graham  2  Sabbaths  at  discretion 
Joseph  Stockton  1  Sabb  at  W.  Sawickly  &  one  at  discretion 
James  Gutherie  1  Sabb  at  Salt  lick  valey  <S:  one  nt  discretion 
Wm  Johnston  2  Sabbaths  at  discretion 

Ashbel  G  Fairchild  1  Sabb  at  Mount  pleasant  &  one  at  discretion 
Elisha  P  Swift  2  Sabbaths  at  discretion- 
John  Reed  2  Sabbaths  at  discretion 
David  Barclay  2. Sabbaths  at  discretion 

The  Tresurer  of  the  western  Missonary  Society  reported  collections 
from  the  following  congregations  &  societies  viz 
From  the  female  cent  society  of  Pittsburgh  $21  66^ 

From  the  1st  Presbn.  Church  Pittsburgh  collection 21  10 

from  the  female  cent  society  Dunlaps  creek 26  95 

From  the  young  men's  society  Dunlaps  creek  950 

From  the  Congns.  of  Poke-run  &  Plumb  creek  collection 8  78 


MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY.  313 


The  Revd  Robt  Johnston  was  appointed  to  open  the  next  meeting 
of  Pby 

Adjourned  to  meet  in  the  2d  Presbn  Church  Pittsburgh  the  3d 
Monday  of  Jenuary  next  concluded  with  prayer 

Pittsburgh  Jemiary  15  1821 

Pby  met  agreably  to  adjournment  &  was  constituted  with  prayer 
by  the  Revd  Francis  Herron  the  Moderator  being  absent 

Members  present  Revd  Mess  Francis  Herron  Joseph  Stockton  - 
Robt  Patterson—  Robt  Johnston — James  Graham —  David  Barclay  — 
&  Elisha  P  Swift  Absent  The  Revd  Mess  James  Power  D  D.  - 
Joseph  Henderson  Saml.  Porter —  George  Hill —  Wm.  Swan  Wm. 
Speer —  Francis  Laird —  Wm  Wylie  -  Robt  Lee —  James  Gutherie — 
Wm  Johnston  John  Reed —  Ashbel  G  Fairchild —  Asa  Brooks  & 
Aretas  Loomis 

The  minutes  of  the  last  meeting  of  P  b  y  were  read 

The  Revd  Joseph  Patterson  a  Member  of  the  Pby  of  Ohio  being 
present,  was  invited  &  took  his  seat  as  a  corresponding  member. 

The  Revd  Francis  Herron  was  chosen  Moderator  pro  tern. 

Jonothan  Ayers  renewed  in  person  his  complaint  against  the  Revd 
John  Reed  &  the  session  of  Gilgal  Congn.  for  refusing  to  recieve  & 
issue  a  charge  of  slander  preferred  by  him  against  Joshua  Lewes  Esqr 
Ruling  Elder  in  sd  Church  Pby  after  due  consideration  resolved  that 
the  Revd  John  Reed  &  his  session  be  directed  to  recieve  &  issue  the 
aforesaid  charge 

Ordered  that  the  Clerk  forward  to  Mr  Reed  a  coppy  of  the  above 
resolution 

At  6  O  clock  the  opening  sermon  was  delivered  by  the  Revd  Robt 
Johnston  on  Eph  2:  8. 

The  Revd  Francis  Laird  appeared  &  his  reasons  for  not  coming 
sooner  were  sustained 

Mr  Andrew  O  Patterson  a  Licentiate  from  the  P  b  y  of  Washington 
requested  to  be  taken  under  the  care  of  this  Pby,  &  having  produced 
a  certificate  of  his  good  standin(g),  &  regular  dismission  from  that  Pby 
his  request  was  granted 

A  call  from  the  congregation  of  Mount  pleasant  for  one  half  of  the 
Ministerial  Labours  of  Mr  Andrew  O  Patterson  was  presented  to  Pby 
&  also  a  similar  call  from  the  congn.  of  Sawickley  promising  him  two 
hundred  &  fifty  dollars  each  for  one  half  of  his  Ministerial  Labours  so 
long  as  he  continued  their  regular  Pastor. 

The  calls  were  put  into  Mr  Patterson's  hands,  of  which  he  declared 
his  acceptance 


314  MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 


Adjourned  to  meet  to  morrow  morning  at  nine  oclock. 

concluded  with  prayer 

TUSEDAY  MORNING  9  O  clock 

Pby  met  agreeably  to  adjournment  constituted  with  prayer  Members 
present  as  above 

Minutes  of  the  last  Session  were  read 

Pby  proceeded  to  examine  Mr  Patterson  on  his  experimental  ac- 
quaintance with  religion  &  sustained  his  answers  as  part  of  trials,  &  ap- 
pointed him  to  prepare  a  sermon  on  Rom  8:  i  to  be  delivered  at  our 
next  meeting  as  part  of  trials  for  ordination 

Mr  Thos  Davis  read  a  homoly  on  the  subject  assigned  him  at  our 
last  meeting  which  was  sustained  as  part  of  trials 

Pby  proceeded  to  examine  Mess  Patterson  &  Davis  on  natural  & 
moral  Philosophy,  and  sustained  their  answers — 

Mr  Davis  was  appointed  to  prepare  a  Presbyterial  exercise  on  John 
i :  i :  2 :  3  &  a  lecture  on  the  23d  Psalm  to  be  exhibitted  at  the  nex(t) 
meeting  of  Pby 

Pby  agreed  to  ordain  Mr  Andrew  O  Patterson  at  their  next  meeting 
should  the  way  be  prepared  for  that  event  &  the  Revd  Elisha  P  Swift 
was  appointed  to  preach  on  the  occasion  &  the  Revd  James  Graham 
to  preside  &  give  the  charge 

Adjourned  to  meet  at  Sawickly  on  the  third  Tuesday  of  April  next 

concluded  with  prayer 

Sawickly  April  17  1821 

Pby  met  agreeably  to  adjournment  &  was  opened  with  a  sermon 
by  Mr  Andrew  O  Patterson  on  the  subject  asigned  him  at  their  last 
meeting  Constituted  with  prayer — 

Members  present 

Revd.  Mess  Francis  Herron — Francis  Laird — Joseph  Su  ckton — 
Robt  Patterson — Robt  Johnston  James  Graham  David  Barcl  y — Wm 
Wylie — Robert  Lee — James  Gutherie — Wm.  Johnston — Ashbel  G  Fair- 
child — Elisha  P  Swift — John  Reed — &  Asa  Brooks — With  the   Elders 

Mess  Joseph  Cuningham — Joshua  Lewis —  Henry  Fulton — Wm. 
Bell— Robt  Fulton — Wm  Marchal — Wm.  Semple.  Wm.  Blair  &  John 
Morison — 

Absent  The  Revd  Mess  James  Power  D  D.  Joseph  Henderson — 
Saml.  Porter  George  Hill  Wm  Spear  Wm.  Swan  &  Aretas  Loo  mis 

The  minutes  of  the  last  stated,  &  intermediate  meetings  were  read. 

The  Revd  Wm  Wylie  was  chosen  Moderator  pro  tern  : 

The  Revd  Mess  J.  Stockton  John  Reed  &  David  Barclay  assigned 


MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY.  315 

reasons  for  absence  from  the  last  stated  meeting  which  were  sustained 

On  enquiry  it  appeared  that  the  members  had  generally  fulfilled 
their  appointments  to  supply 

The  Revd  Wm.  Wylie  Robt  Lee  James  Gutherie  Wm.  Johnston  John 
Reed  &  Ashbel  G  Fairchild  assigned  reasons  for  non-attendance  at  the 
last  meeting  of  P.b.  y  which  were  sustained — 

Mr  Thos  Davis  read  a  lecture  on  the  subject  assigned  him  by  F  b  y 
which  was  sustained  as  part  of  trials 

Adjourned  to  meet  to  morrow  morning  at  9  Oclock 

concluded  with  prayer. 

Wednesday  morning  9  Oclock 
Pby  met  according  to  adjournment    Members  present  as  above.     After 
prayer  the  minutes  of  the  last  session  were  read 

The  Revd  Mess  Saml  Porter  &  Wm.  Speer  appeared  &  assigned 
reasons  for  not  coming  sooner  which  were  sustained 

Pby  after  examining  &  sustaining  the  discourse  delivered  by  Mr 
Andrew  O  Patterson  on  yesterday  as  part  of  trials  for  ordination  pro- 
ceeded to  examine  him  on  Theology  Eclesiastical  history  &  church 
government,  &  having  received  satisfaction  on  these  &  all  other  parts 
of  trial  Resolved  to  proceed  to  his  ordination- -And  did  by  solemn 
prayer  &  the  laying  on  of  the  hands  of  the  Pby  ordain  &  set  him  apart 
to  the  whole  work  of  the  Gospel  Ministry  &  installed  him  the  regular 

Pastor  of  the  United  Congns.  of  Sawickly  &  Mount  pleasant The 

Revd  Elisha  P   Swift  preached  on  the  occasion  &  the  Revd  James 
Graham  presided  &  give  the  charge 

Application  for  supplies  was  recieved  from  the  congregations  of  Salts- 
burg,  West  Sawickly,  Warren,  Kittanning,  Crossings  &  Saltlick-valey, 
•  — &  Salem  for  supplies  &  the  administration  of  the  Lords  Supper 

The  Congregations  of  Harmony  Lower  Plumb  creek  &  Glade  run 
presented  a  request  for  the  Revd  David  Barclay  as  a  stated  supply 
which  was  granted — 

Adjourned  to  meet  at  Robbstown  to  morrow  morning  9  Oclock 

concluded  with  prayer 

Thirdsday  morning  9  oclock 
Pby  met  according  to  adjournment    Members  present  as  above    After 
prayer  the  minutes  of  the  last  session  were  read — 

Mr  Thos.  Davis  read  a  Presbeterial  exercise  on  the  subject  previously 
(assigned)  him  which  was  sustained  as  part  of  trials 

The  Revd  Thaddeus  Osgood  from  the  Genl  Association  of  Massa- 
chusetts proper  being  present  was  invited  &  took  his  seat  as  a  correspg. 
member 


3x6 


MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 


A  motion  was  made  &  seconded,  to  reconsider  the  vote  of  the  last 
stated  meeting  of  P  b  y,  on  the  reception  of  Mr  Thos  Davis  as  a  candi- 
date for  the  Gospel  Ministry,  predicated  on  the  apprehension  of  sun- 
dry Members,  that  that  vote  was  not  strictly  constitutional. 

After  due  deliberation,  P  b  y  unanimously  resolved, 
i st.  That  inasmuch  as  a  variety  of  circumstances  in  the  education  & 
qualifications  of  Mr  Davis,  decidedly  exhibit  his  case  as  an  extraordi- 
nary one.  And  inasmuch  as  his  expectations  have  been  raised  by  that 
vote,  his  attention  employed  for  a  considerable  time  in  preparatory- 
studies,  &  as  he  has  acquitted  himself  in  examination  on  Religion— on 
the  Sciences.  &  also  in  sundry  trial  discourses  to  the  satisfaction  of  Pb  y 
— that  it  is  incumbent  on  this  P  b  y  to  proceed  with  Mr  Davis  according 
to  the  original  vote  in  his  case — 

2dly.  That  altho'  this  proceeding  is  admitted  in  this  particular  case, 
under  the  influence  of  considerations  &  circumstances,  of  such  pecu- 
liarity, as  reconcile  us  to  progress  in  the  course  on  which  we  have  en- 
tered, this  is  to  form  no  precedent  in  future  applications  for  licensure 
as  this  P  b  y  highly  esteem  the  salutary  provision  of  our  constitution  to 
protect  the  church  from  the  great  injury  which  would  result  from  the 
admission  of  men  into  the  Gospel  Ministry  without  the  benefit  of  an 
education  which  may  correctly  be  called  liberal 

Reports  were  recieved  from  the  following  Congregations  Viz 


Names  of  Churches 


a,^ 


C3     p 
O    3    w 


Since  added 


o.s 


u       —   = 


rt    p 

o  5 

hU 


Baptised 


Greensburgh 

Unity 

ist.  Presbn.  Church 

Pittsburgh 
Union  Town 
Allageny  Town  cS;  Pine 

creek 


45  4 
173 

180  23 
22 

65  i     15 

Highlands 115  7 

Rehoboth&  Round  hill      181  18 

Beulah 135  14 

Laurel  hill  &  Tyrone...       203  7 
Dunlaps  creek   & 

Brownsville                      152  21 

Morgantown ,       67  3 

Georges  Creek '        11  15 

2  Presn.  Church   Pitts- 
burgh                                 93  21 
Long  Run                               92  10 
Tygarts  valey 9  15 


3 
29 


3 

2 

1 

5 

4 

12 

2 

1 

3 

6 

2 

1 

1 

5 

2 

7 

c 

0 

49 
179 

174 


^7 


75 

25 

3 

116 

S 

194 

38 

7 

142 
203 

35 
16 

1 

172 

23 

5 

64 

6 

29 

11 

1 

1 11 

23 

4 

99 

16 

2 

27 

10 

1 

1 1 

28 


28 

5 
45 
36 
16 

28 
6 
12 

27 
18 
1 1 


MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 


317 


The  Revd  Mess  Win  Speer,  Francis  Herren  &  Robt  Johnston  Min- 
isters with  John  M  Snowden  Elder  were  appointed  Commissioners  to 
the  next  Genl  Assembly 

P  b  y  proceeded  to  a  free  conversation  on  the  state  of  religion  in  their 
bounds  &  the  Revd  Mess  Robt  Patterson  &  Elisha  P  Swift  were  ap- 
pointed a  committee  to  prepare  a  report  on  the  subject  to  send  up  to 
the  next  Genl.  Assembly 

P  b  y,  after  hearing  the  reports  on  the  state  of  religion,  being  deeply 
impressed  with  the  low  state  of  vital  piety  in  their  bounds 

Resolved  that  the  first  Monday  of  July  next  be  appointed  as  a  day 
of  special  humiliation  fasting  &  prayer  to  Almighty  God  that  he  would 
pour  out  the  influences  of  his  holy  Spirit  upon  our  churches  &  revive 
his  work — 

The  following  supplies  were  appointed  viz.- 

The  Revd  Mess 

Saml  Porter  2  Sabbaths  at  Salem — 
Francis  Laird  2  Sabbaths  at  discretion 
Wm  Wylie  1  Sabb  at  Greensburgh  &  one  at  discretion 
James  Graham  2  Sabbaths  at  discretion 
Joseph  Stockton  2  Sabbaths  at  discretion 
David  Barclay  2  Sabbaths  at  discretion 
James  Guthrie  I  Sabb.  at  Saltlick  &  one  at  Round  hill 
Wm.  Johnston  1  Sabb.  at  Rehoboth  &  one  at  discretion 
Ashbel  G  Fairchild  I  Sabb  at  Middle  town  &  one  at  discretion 
Elisha  P  Swift  2  Sabbaths  at  discretion. 
John  Reed  1  Sabb  at  Salem  &  one  at  Kettanning 
Robt  Patterson  2  Sabbaths  at  discretion 
Andrew  O  Patterson  1  Sabb.  at  Unity  &  one  at  discretion 
Robt  Lee  2  Sabbaths  at  Kittaning  &  the  remainder  of  his  time  at  discretion 
untill  the  next  meeting  of  P  b  y 

The  Revd  Robt  Lee  obtained  leave  of  absence  for  the  remaining 
sessions  of  P  b  y 

The  Tresurer  of  the  Missionary  fund  reported  the  following  collections 
Dol  Dol.  cents 


From  Greensburgh 
Unity 


iof  7 ^[Brownsville  —  1875 

6|oo     |Dunlap's  Creek  —  7  57 

Tne  Treasurer  of  the  commissioners  fund  reported  the  following  con- 
tributions 
From  istPresbn  Church  Pittsburgh  1037^4  Indiana  &  Gilgal 


2  Presbn.  Church  Pittsburgh 
Dunlaps  creek  &  Brownsville 
Union  Town  — 
Highlands  — 
Unity  — 
Beulah 


4  5° 
11  75 
7  35 
5i55 
575 
i)5° 


Rehoboth  &  Round  hill 
Plum  creek  — 

Congruity  — 

jSawickly&Mt.  Pleasant 
Laurel  hill  &  Tyrone 


5,°° 
4J00 

255 

2 

5 
3  79 


318  MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 

By  certificate  from  the  Tresurer  of  Congruity  Congn.  it  appeared  that 
they  had  ful(fil)led  their  engagements  to  their  Pastor  untill  Aprile  1820 

By  certificate  from  the  Tresurer  of  Rehoboth  Congn  it  appeared  that 
they  had  fulfilled  their  engagements  to  their  Pastor  untill  Jenuary  1821 

By  certificate  from  the  Treasurer  of  Round-hill  Congn  it  appeared 
that  they  stood  indebted  to  their  Pastor  on  the  first  of  Jenuary  1821  in 
a  ballance  of  $392  — 

Agreeably  to  the  order  of  Genl  Assembly  P  b  y  proceeded  to  examine 
the  revised  form  of  government  &  forms  of  process  chapter  by  chapter, . 
&  section  by  section  &  adopted  the  whole  with  the  following  exceptions 
Chapter  9th.  Seen.  4  Last  clause  excepted — Chap'  10  seen.  5.  excepted 
in  toto  chapr  12  seen.  5  Middle  clause  viz  (on  such  terms  as  may  be 
agreed  upon  by  the  Assembly  &  the  correspond(ing)  body,)  excepted — 
Chapr  3d.  seen.  5  forms  of  process  the  words.  "It  must  be  general, 
or  widely  spread: — it  must  not  be  transient  but  permanent,  &  rather 
gaining  strength  than  declining,"  -  excepted 

The  Revd  John  Reed  informed  P  b  y  that  Jonothan  Ayers  had  neg- 
lected hitherto  to  prosecute  his  charge  against  Joshua  Lewis  Esqr,  & 
having  good  reason  to  believe  he  never  intended  to  prosecute  it,  re- 
quested Pby  to  recind  the  order  of  last  meeting  on  that  subject,  to 
which  the  Pby  unanimously  agreed  — 

Mr  Thos  Davis  was  directed  to  prepare  a  lecture  on  SPalm  no  to 
be  delivered  at  their  next  meeting 

Resolved  that  a  former  injunction  of  Pby  on  the  subject  of  collec- 
tions for  the  Missionary,  &  commissioner's  funds,  &  for  the  education 
Society,  be  particularly  enforced  on  the  attention  of  the  Congregations 
within  our  bounds  by  every  Minister  in  his  own  charge,  &  also  on  the 
attention  of  any  vacancy  which  may  be  in  circumstances  to  contribute 
by  the  Minister  who  shall  first  supply  them,  &  provide  that  order  shall 
be  taken  for  raising  and  forwarding  collections  for  the  above  purposes 
to  the  proper  Treasurer  of  each  fund  as  soon  as  practicable,  &  that 
each  member  render  an  account  of  his  proceedings  at  our  Spring 
meetings. 

Adjourned  to  meet  at  Rehoboth  the  third  Tuseday  of  October  next 

Concluded  with  prayer — 

Examined  &  approved  thus  far 

Obadiah  Jennings  Modr. 

Rehoboth  October  16  1821 
Pby  met  according  to  adjournment,   &  was  opened  by  Mr  Thos. 
Davis,  with  a  lecture  on  the  subject  assigned  him  at  our  last  meeting. 


MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY.  319 


Members  present  With  the  Elders 

Revd  Mess  Wm.  Swan  Wm  Speer  Saml- Fleming  James  Wilson 

Francis  Heron  Francis  Laird 

Robert  Lee  Wm.  Wylie  Benjamin  Laughead 

Robt  Patterson  Robt  Johnston  i  Robt  Highland  John  Wright 
James  Gutherie  James  Graham  Patrick  Watson 

Wm  Johnston  Ashbel  G  Fairchild  i  George  Gallaher 
Elisha  P.  Swift  &  Andrew  0  Patterson   j  Thos  Davis  &  John  Vance 

Absent  the  Revd  Mess  James  Power  D.  D,  Joseph  Henderson,  Saml. 
Porter,  George  Hill,  Joseph  Stockton,  David  Barklay,  John  Reed, 
Asa  Brooks,  &  Aretas  Loomis. — 

After  prayer,  the  minutes  of  the  last  meeting  were  read 

Pby  proceeded  to  the  election  of  Moderator  &  Clerk  for  the  ensu- 
ing year;  &  the  Revd  Wm  Johnston  was  chosen  Moderator,  &  the 
Revd  Ashbel  G  Fairchild  Clerk 

The  Revd  Wm  Swan  assigned  reasons  for  non-attendance  at  the  last 
three  meetings  of  P  b  y,  which  were  sustained. 

On  enquiry  it  appeared,  that  the  Members  had,  generally,  fulfilled 
their  appointments  to  supply. 

It  also  appeared,  that  the  day  of  fasting  &  prayer,  appointed  at  our 
last  meeting,  had  been  generally  observed. 

The  Congregation  of  McKeesport,  by  their  Commissioner,  presented 
a  request,  for  leave  to  apply  to  the  Pby  of  Ohio,  for  one  fourth  of  the 
Ministerial  labours  of  the  Revd  Boyd  Mercer,  for  one  year:  which  was 
granted 

The  Revd  Robt  Patterson  obtained  leave  of  absence,  for  the  re- 
mainder of  the  session. 

The  Revd  Mess  Wm.  Wylie,  Wm.  Speer,  &  Elisha  P  Swift  were  ap- 
pointed a  committee,  to  devise  measures  for  carrying  into  effect  the 
recommendation  of  Synod  relative  to  a  new  division  of  the  Presbyteries. 

Adjourned  to  meet  to  morrow  morning  at  nine  Oclock; 

concluded  with  prayer. 

Wednesday  morning  9  Oclock. 

i'by  met  according  to  adjournment;  after  prayer  the  minutes  of  the 
la^t  session  were  read. 

A  memorial  was  presented,  by  the  Elders  of  the  Congn.  of  Fair- 
field,  stating,  that  an  unhappy  difference  existed  between  their  Pastor, 
the  Revd  George  Hill,  &  Thomas  Pollock  Esqr  a  Member  of  Session; 
&  praying  the  interference  of  Pby  in  the  case. 

Resolved  that  the  Revd  Mess  Wm.   Wylie,   Francis  Laird,  James 


320  MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 


Graham  &  Andrew  O  Patterson;  with  Mess  Joseph  Baldridge  &  John 
Barnett  Elders,  be  appointed  a  committee,  to  meet  on  Tuseday  the  6th. 
of  November  next,  at  n  Oclock,  to  attend  to  the  request;  <!v  to  report 
to  Pby  at  their  next  meeting  Resolved  that  either  party,  on  giving 
timely  notice  to  the  other,  shall  be  authorized  to  take  testimony  pre- 
vious to  the  meeting  of  the  Committee 

Pby  proceeded  to  consider  the  lecture  delivered  by  Mr  Thos  Davis 
&  agreed  to  sustain  it  as  part  of  trials;  &  Rom  6:  22  was  assigned  him 
as  the  subject  of  a  popular  sermon;  to  be  delivered  at  our  next  meet- 
ing Resolved  that  the  Revd  Mess  Francis  Herron  &  Robt  Johnston, 
be  a  committee  to  settle  with  the  Treasurer  of  the  commissioner's  fund, 
&  report  to  P  b  y 

On  motion  resolved  that  each  Member  of  Pby  supply  one  Sabbath,  between 
this,  &  the  next  stated  meeting 

The  following  supplies  were  appointed  viz — 

The  Revd  Saml  Porter  1  Sabbath  at  Salem 

The  Revd  Wm.  Wylie  1  Sabbath  at  the  Crossings. 

The  Revd  James  Gutherie  1  Sabbath  at  Salt  Lick 

The  Revd  Mess  George  Hill,  Wm.  Speer,  Francis  Herron,  Francis  Laird  Joseph 
Stockton,  Robt  Patterson  Robt  Johnston,  James  Graham,  Wm-  Johnston,  Ashbel 
G  Fairchild,  Elisha  P  Swift,  Andrew  O  Patterson,  Asa  Brooks,  &  Aretas  Loomis, 
each  one  Sabbath  at  discretion ;  &  the  Revd  Robt  Lee  to  supply  at  discretion 
untill  the  next  stated  meeting  of  Pb  y 

The  committee  appointed  to  settle  with  the  Treasurer  of  the  Com- 
missioner's fund  reported,  that  after  due  examination,  it  appeared  that 
there  remained  in  his  hands  a  ballance  of  two  dollars  &  eleven  cents 

On  motion  resolved,  that  Pby  take  order,  to  comply,  as  far  as  prac- 
ticable, with  the  recommendation  of  Synod,  on  the  subject  of  visiting 
the  Congregations. 

Pby  agreed  that  their  next  stated  meeting  be  held  at  Long  Run 

Adjourned  to  meet  at  Greensburgh  on  the  2d  Tuseday  of  February 

next. 

Concluded  with  prayer 

Greensburgh  February  1 2  1822 
Pby  met  according  to  adjournment,  &  was  opened  by  Mr  Thomas 

Davis,  with  a  sermon,  on  the  subject  assigned  him  at  their  last  meeting 

Constituted  with  prayer. 

Members  present,  the  Revd  Mess  Saml-  Porter,  Wm-  Speer,  David 

Barclay,  Francis  Herron,  Wm-  Wylie  Robert  Johnston,  &  Andrew  O 

Patterson.      With  the  Elders 


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Benjn.  Allsworth,  Paul  Morrow,  John  Harmon,  &  Henry  Fulton. — 
Absent  the  Revd  Mess  James  Power  1)  D,  Joseph  Henderson,  George 
Hill,  Wra.  Swan  Francis  Laird,  Joseph  Stockton,  Robt  Lee,  James 
Graham,  Robt  Patterson  James  Gutherie,  Wra.  Johnston  John  Reed, 
Ashbel  (1  Fairchild,  Asa  Brooks,  Elisha  P  Swift  &  Aretas  Loomis 

The  Revd  Sam!  Porter  was  chosen  Moderator,  &  the  Revd  Wm. 
Wylie  clerk  pro  tern. 

The  Revd  Mess  Saml  Porter  &  David  Barcla  ;  assigned  reasons  for 
not  attending  the  last  meeting  of  P  b  y  which  were  sustained 

The  committee  appointed  at  the  request  of  the  session  of  Fairfield 
Congn.,  in  relation  to  a  difference  existing  between  the  Revd  George 
Hill,  &  Thos  Pollock  Esqr,  reported,  &  the  report  was  adopted,  &  is 
as  follows  viz 

Fairfield  Novr.  6  1821 

The  committee  appointed  by  the  Pby  of  Redstone,  to  accomodate  a 
difference  existing  between  the  Revd  George  Hill  Pastor,  &  Thomas 
Pollock  Esqr  Elder  of  Fairfield  Church,  met  agreab(l)y  to  appointment 
in  Fairfield  Church.  Present  the  Revd  Mess  Wm  Wylie  &  Andrew 
O  Patterson;  with  Josep(h)  Baldrige  Elder.      Mr  Wylie  in  the  chair 

After  prayer,  the  session  of  Fairfield  Church,  being  called  upon  for 
information,  respecting  the  matter  of  difference  referred  to  in  their 
memorial,  were  heard  in  explanation  at  some  length,  to  which  suc- 
ceeded the  verbal  statements  of  the  Revd  George  Hill,  &  Thos  Pol- 
lock the  parties  immediately  concerned.  When  the  parties  had  made 
considerable  progress  in  their  statements,  the  Revd  Francis  Laird,  & 
John  Barnett  arrived,  &  were  informed  of  the  course  which  had  been 
pursued,  &  of  the  amount  of  information  obtained :  upon  which  the 
parties  were  permitted  to  proceed  with  their  naratives  alternately,  un- 
till  it  appeared,  to  be  conceeded  that  the  whole  view  of  the  subjects  of 
disputation,  both  of  those  parts  in  which  the  several  statements  agreed, 
&  of  those,  in  which  they  differed,  was  pretty  fully  presented. 

In  this  presentment;  so  different  in  many  things  were  the  statements; 
so  confident  were  the  parties  of  being  able  to  prove  those  statements; 
so  great  the  number  of  witnesses,  to  be  severally  employed;  so  ex- 
tended &  strong  the  feelings  of  the  different  sides;  so  numerous  the 
items  to  be  substantiated;  so  remote  the  commencement  of  the  un- 
happy affair;  so  changed  the  complection  &  magnitude  since  its  out- 
set; so  numerous  its  appendages,  &  necessarily,  so  different  the  mem- 
ories of  a  great  number  of  witnesses  very  differently  interested,  &  es- 
pecially respecting  things  for  the  most  part  casually  introduced  &  now 
long    since   passed:    that  of  course,   an   investigation   must   prove,   so 


322  MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 

lengthy,  so  involved,  so  irritating  to  many  concerned,  so  fatal  to  the 
peace,  if  not  to  the  existance  of  the  Church  of  Fairfield,  &  so  uncertain 
would  be  the  attainment  of  Justice  in  the  end;  that  the  Committee  felt 
peculiarly  anxious  to  avoid  an  investigation  entirely,  if  almost  any  kind 
of  an  accommodation  could  be  effected.  With  this  view,  the  parties 
were  addressed  from  the  chair.  And  after  various  propositions  had 
been  made,  &  some  time  spent  by  the  Members  of  the  committee  con- 
versing with  each  other,  &  with  the  parties  individually,  they  agreed 
to  the  following  statement  viz 

The  Revd  George  Hill,  &  Thos  Pollock  Esqr  deeply  sensible  of  the 
importance  of  terminating,  as  far  as  possible,  the  unhappy  difference 
which  has  for  some  time  existed  between  them;  &  of  promoting  the 
peace  of  the  Church  of  Jesus  Christ,  have  agreed  to  bury  in  oblivion, 
every  unfriendly  occurrence  which  has  taken  place  on  either  side.  The 
Revd  George  Hill,  also  agreed  to  give  Thomas  Pollock  a  dismission 
from  the  Church  of  Fairfield.  With  this  agreement  the  remaining 
members  of  the  session  of  Fairfield  declared  themselves  pleased. — 

Concluded  with  prayer 

Pby  proceeded  to  consider  the  discourse  delivered  by  Mr  Thos  Davis 
&  agreed  to  sustain  it  as  a  part  of  trials. 

Pby  proceeded  to  examine  Mr  Thos  Davis  on  Theology,  &  after  some 
progress,  adjourned  to  meet  to  morrow  morning  at  Nine  O  clock, 

Concluded  with  prayer. 

Wednesday  morning  Nine  Oclock. 

Pby  met  according  to  adjournment;  Members  present  as  above. 

After  prayer,  the  minutes  of  the  last  session  were  read. 

P.b  y  resumed  the  examination  of  Mr  Davis  on  Theology,  Eclesias- 
tical-history  &  church-government,  &  sustained  his  answers  as  parts  of 
trials. 

At  Greensburgh  on  the  13th  day  of  February  1822  the  Pb  y  of  Red- 
stone having  recieved  sufficient  testimonials  in  favour  of  Mr  Thos 
Davis,  that  he  possessed  that  knowledge  of  literature  which  the  Pby 
thought  competent  in  his  case;  of  his  good  moral  character;  &  of  his 
being  in  the  communion  of  the  Church ;  proceeded  to  take  the  usual 
parts  of  trial  for  his  licensure;  &  he,  having  given  satisfaction  as  to  his 
literary  attainments;  as  to  his  experimental  acquaintance  with  religion 
&  as  to  his  proficiency  in  Divinity  &  other  studies;  the  Pby  did  and 
hereby  do  express  their  approbation  of  all  these  parts  of  trial;  &  lie, 
having  adopted  the  confession  of  faith  of  this  Church;  &  satisfactorily 
answered  the  questions,  appointed  to  be  put  to  candidates  to  be  licensed; 


MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY.  323 

the  Pby  did,  and  hereby  do  license  him,  the  said  Thomas  Davis,  to 
preach  the  Gospel  of  Christ,  as  a  probationer  for  the  holy  ministry, 
within  the  bounds  of  this  Pby;  or  wherever  else  he  shall  be  orderly 
called. 

Mr  Thos  I>a\i-~  was  appointed  to  supply  the  4th  Sabbath  of  February  at  Kit* 
tailing,  1st.  Sabb.  of  March  at  Salem,  2d  Sabb-at  the  forks  of  connemaugh,  3d 
Sabb  at  Wst  Sawickly,  4th  Sabb,  at  Salem,  the  5th  Sabb.  at  the  Forks  of  Conne- 
maugh;  &  the  1st.  &  2d.  Sabbaths  of  April  at  discretion 

Adjourned  to  meet  at  Long  Run  on  the  3d  Tuesday  of  April  next  — 

Concluded  with  prayer — 

Long  Run  April  16th  1822 

Pby  met  according  to  adjournment,  &  was  opened  by  the  Revd 
David  Barclay,  with  a  sermon  on  Job  8,  13 

Members  present 

Revd  Mess  Saml.  Porter,  Wm.  Swan,  Wm.  Speer,  Francis  Herron, 
David  Barclay,  Joseph  Stockdon,  Wm.  Wylie,  Robert  Patterson,  Robert 
Johnston,  James  Graham,  James  Gutherie,  Wm.  Johnston,  Elisha  P- 
Swift,  Ashbel  G  Fairchild,  John  Reed,  Aretas  Loomis,  &  Andrew  O 
Patterson. 

With  the  Elders 

Mess  John  Steel,  James  Cowen,  John  Shaw,  John  Morrison,  Wm 
Finley,  Wm  McCray,  John  Clark,  John  Ross,  Thomas  Davis,  Thomas 
Potter,  Peter  Wallace,  Wm.  Gutherie  &  John  Steel. 

Absent  the  Revd  Mess 
James  Power  D  D,  Joseph   Henderson,   George  Hill,   Francis   Laird 
Rober(t)  Lee  &  Asa  Brooks 

After  prayer,  the  Minutes  of  the  last  stated  &  intermediate  meetings 
were  read — 

The  Revd  Mess  Joseph  Stockdon,  John  Reed,  &  Aretas  Loomis  as- 
signed reasons  of  absence  at  the  last  stated  meeting  which  were  sus- 
tained. 

On  enquiry  it  appeared  that  the  appointments  to  supply  were  gen- 
erally fulfilled — 

The  Revd  Mess  Swan,  Laird,  Stockton,  R.  Patterson,  Graham, 
Gutherie,  Wm.  Johnston,  Reed,  Fairchild,  Swift  &  Loomis  assigned 
reasons  of  absence  at  the  last  intermediate  meeting,  &  the  Revd  F 
Laird  also  for  not  attending  sooner  which  were  sustained 

The  Revd  John  Andrews  presented  a  dismission  from  the  Pby  of 
Chileicothe,  with  certificate  of  his  good  standing,  &  requested  to  be  re- 
cieved  as  a  Member  of  this  Pby,  which  was  granted 

Aplications  were  made  for  supplies  by  the  following   Congregations 


324 


MINUTES   OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 


Viz;  Kittaning,  Saltsburgh,  Salt-lick  valey,  Salem,  &  North  Sawickly — 
The  Revd  Wm.  Swan,  requested  leave  to  resign  the  Pastoral  charge 
of  the  Congn.  of  Long  Run ;  whereupon  the  Congn.  was  cited  to  ap- 
pear to  morrow  morning,  by  their  commissioners,  to  show  cause,  if 
any  they  have,  why  the  request  should  not  be  granted. 
Adjourned  to  meet  to  morrow  morning  at  9  oclock 

Concluded  with  prayer 

Wednesday  morning, 

P  b  y  met  according  to  adjournment :  after  prayer,  the  minutes  of  the 
last  session  were  read — 

Members  present  as  above — 

P  b  y  proceeded  to  a  free  conversation  on  the  state  of  religion  within 
their  bounds;  &  the  Revd  Mess  Elisha  P  Swift  &  Ashbel  G  Fairchild 
were  appointed  a  committee  to  prepare  a  report  on  the  subject,  to  be 
presented  to  the  next  Genl.  Assembly 

The  following  Congregational  reports  were  recieved  Viz 


C  O 

Since  added 

c 

Baptized 

g  a. 

T3 

Names  of  Churches 

u£ 

C  w 
0  v 

On  exam- 
inan. — 

cj  a 

0* 

T3 

Q 

(A 

tn 

1 

s 

1) 

c 
a. 
3 

(X! 

Total  nov 

in 
Commun 

< 

t/3 

c 
1— 1 

"a 
0 
H 

Congruity 

ISO 

15 

195 

7 

52 

59 

Long  Run 

IOI 

6 

1 

1 

105 

16 

16 

Greensburgh  &  Unity 

263 

11 

5 

2 

8 

269 

1 

24 

25 

1st  Presbn  Ch  Pittsb'rg 

174 

17 

8 

4 

24 

4 

.  167 

1 

28 

29 

Alleghany  &  Pine  ck. 

SO 

6 

2 

2 

3 

83 

1 

22 

23 

Union  town 

73 

23 

9 

7 

98 

3 

22 

2S 

Highlands 

117 

11 

1 

3 

8 

118 

2 

18 

20 

Rehoboth&Roundhill 

194 

10 

3 

3 

9 

1 

194 

S 

20 

25 

Glade  Run 

25 

27 

3 

55 

2 

17 

19 

Laurel  hill  &  Tyrone 

203 

10 

1 

3 

S 

2 

204 

2 

27 

29 

Dunlapsck&  Browns'  e 

150 

22 

3 

169 

7 

18 

25 

2d  Fres. Church  Pitts'g 

1 1 1 

45 

8 

s 

1 

158 

,3 

36 

39 

GeorgesCreekMorgan- 

town  &  Greensburgh 

"5 

29 

15 

5 

16 

138 

5 

IS 

20 

Buchanan  &  French  ck 

46 

1 

47 

4 

4 

Tygarts  Valley 

27 

3 

1 

3i 

6 

6 

Sawickly&Mt  pleasant 

154 

52 

10 

5 

3 

208 

13 

43 

56 

Total 

2013 

287 

67 

28 

92 

8 

2233 

52 

368 

420 

The  Treasurer  of  the  Commissioners   fund  reported  the  following 
collections  viz 


Congruity 

(  In-en si nirgh  &  Unity 

ist.  Presbiterian  Chh.  Pittsburgh 

Poke-Run 

Highland 

keholxith  &  Knunil  hill 


2 

00 

IO 

63  X 

II 

20 

4 

69 

3 

40 

5 

2y2 

Laurel  hill  &  Tyrone —  I  4    6 

Dunlaps  creek  &  Brownsville —  11  80 
Morgantown  <S:  Georges  creek  ,  5  00 
Alegheny  &  Pine  creek  3  00 

2d  Presbn.  Church  Pittsburgh — |  683 
Sawickly  &  Mount  pleasant  600 


\IINVTK>    "K     I  UK     KKIiSlONK     I'k  KSHY'I  Kk  \  . 


325 


The  Treasurer  of  the  Missionary  fund  reported  the  following  collec- 
tions 


Congruity 

ist  Presbn  Church  Pittsburgh 
Highlands 


Punlaps  Creek  &  Brownsville 
Sawickly  &  Mount  pleasant 


BiH 


P  b  y  resumed  the  consideration  of  the  Revd  Wm.  Swan's  request, 
for  liberty  to  resign  the  Pastoral  charge  of  the  Congn.  of  Long  Run ; 
&  the  Congregation  having  by  their  Commissioners,  expressed  their 
aequies(ce)nce,  the  request  was  granted 

The  Committee  appointed  at  our  last  stated  meeting,  on  the  subject 
of  a  division  of  this  P  b  y,  presented  a  report,  which  after  some  amend- 
ment, was  adopted  &  is  as  follows  viz 

In  concurrence  with  the  directions  of  the  Synod  of  Pittsburgh ;  the 
P  b  y  agreed  to  request  sd.  Synod,  to  detach  the  Revd  Mess  John  An- 
drews, Francis  Herron,  Joseph  Stockton,  Robert  Patterson,  James 
Graham  &  Elisha  P  Swift  from  this  Pby;  &  the  Revd  Mess  Joseph 
Patterson  cc  Thomas  D  Baird  from  the  P  b  y  of  Ohio,  with  all  those 
Congregations  under^the  care  of  this  Pby  embraced  within  a  line,  com- 
mencing on  the  Monongahela  near  McKeesport,  &  continued  in  such 
manner  to  the  Alleghany-river,  as  to  include  the  Congregation  of 
Beulah;  thence  with  the  South  line  of  the  Pby  of  Alleghany  to  the 
Ohio  River;  &  thence  to  the  place  of  begining,  in  such  direction  as 
to  separate  the  Congregations  of  Montewrs,  &  Lebanon  from  the  bounds 
of  the  P  b  y  of  Ohio,  and  passing  within  five  miles  of  the  City  of  Pitts- 
burgh; to  form  a  Pby  to  be  known  by  the  name  of  the  Pby  of  Pitts- 
burgh. 

The  Revd  Mess  Elisha  P  Swift,  Ashbel  G  Fairchild,  &  Andrew  O 
Patterson,  with  Mr  Paul  Morrow  Elder,  were  appointed  Commission- 
ers to  the  next  Genl.  Assembly  &  the  Revd  David  Barclay  was  ap- 
pointed, their  alternate 

The  Revd  Wm  Wylie  presented  a  request  from  the  Trustees  of  the 
Congregation  of  Uniontown,  stating,  that  in  consequence  of  the  pecu- 
liar imbarrassment  of  the  times,  &  the  removal,  &  contemplated  re- 
moval of  a  number  of  their  most  efficient  Subscribers,  the  Congn  were 
unable  to  engage  to  Mr  Wylie  more  than  three  hundred  dollars  a  year 
for  onehalf  of  his  Ministerial  services,  &  that  they  were  reluctantly 
constrained  to  desire  the  Pb  y  to  release  them  from  their  former  engage- 
ments to  Mr  Wylie. 

The  Revd  Wm  Wylie  concurring  with  request,  it  was  granted 

The  Revd  Robert  Lee  presented  a  request  to  be  dismissed  from  this 
Pby  with  a  view  to  connect  himself  with  the  Pby  of  Richland,  which 


326  MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 

was  granted,  &  he  was  accordingly  dismissed  as  a  member  in  good 
standing 

The  following  supplies  were  appointed  Viz  The  Revd  Mess 

Saml  Porter  one  Sabbath  at  discretion 

Wm  Spear  ist.  Sabbath  of  June  at  Mount  Pleasant 

Francis  Laird  one  Sabbath  at  discretion 

Francis  Herron  one  Sabbath  at  discretion 

1  >avid  Barclay  one  Sabbath  at  Kittaning 

|ohn  Andrews  at  N  Sawickly  as  often  as  practicable 

Joseph  Stockton  one  Sabbath  at  discretion 

Win  Wylie  third  Sabbath  of  May  at  Salem 

Robert  Patterson  one  Sabbath  at  discretion 

Robert  Johnston  3d  Sabb  May  at  Pittsburgh  2d  l'n.  Church 

James  Graham  1st  Sabb  June  Pittsburgh  2d  Prn.  Church 

Wm  Johnston  one  Sabbath  at  Georges  creek 

James  Gutherie  one  Sabbath  at  Morgantown 

|ohn  Reed  one  Sabbath  at  Saltsburgh 

Mr  Thomas  Davis  4th  Sabbath  May  at  Sawickly;  5  Sabbaths  at  Kittaning — 
two  Sabbaths  at  the  forks  of  Conemaugh — three  Sabbaths  at  Salem — 4th  Sabbath 
of  June  at  Saltlick — two  Sabbaths  at  Donegal ;  &  the  rest  of  his  time  at  discretion 
untill  the  next  stated  meeting  of  Pby. 

P  b  y  appointed  their  next  stated  meeting  at  Mount  Pleasant  on  the 
3d  Tuseday  of  October  next,  &  the  Revd  Ashbel  G  Fairchild  to  open 
Pby 

Adjourned  to  meet  at  Georgescreek  the  ist  Tuseday  of  July  next — 

Concluded  with  prayer — 

Georges  creek  July  2d  1822 
Pby  met  according  to  adjournment,  constituted  with  prayer — 
Members  present  Revd  Mess  Wm  Wylie    Wm.    Johnston,  James 
Gutherie  &  As(h)bel  G  Fairchild:   with  the  Elders  Benjamin  Laug- 
head,  &  James  Robenson 

Absent  the  Revd  Mrss  James  Power  D  D,  Joseph  Henderson,  Saml 
Porter  Wm  Speer,  Wm  Swan,  Francis  Herron.  Francis  Laird,  Joseph 
Stockton,  Robert  Patterson,  David  Barclay,  John  Andrews  Robert 
Johnston,  Elisha  P  Swift  John  Reed,  Asa  Brooks.  Aretas  Loomis 
James  Graham,  &  Andrew  O  Patterson — 

Pby  recieved  the  information  that  the  Revd  George  Hill  departed 
this  life,  on  the  9th  June  last 

The  following  calls  were  presented  to  P  b  y  for  the  Revd  Ashbel  G 
Fairchild  viz;  one  from  Morgan  town,  promissing  him  $133:33  a  year, 
for  one  third  of  his  Ministerial  labours;  &  one  from  the  Congregation 
of  Georges  creek,  promissing  him  $135  a^year,  for  one  third   of  his 


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Ministerial  labours;  &  one  from  the  Congn — of  Greensburgh  promis- 
sing  him  $65  for  one  sixth  part  of  his  ministerial  labours. 

Pby  having  recieved  satisfactory  evidence,  that  the  calls  had  been 
regularly  prepared,  &  also  with  regard  to  the  disposal  of  the  remainder 
of  Mr  Fairchild's  time,  agreed  to  put  the  calls  into  his  hands;  of  which 
he  declared  his  acceptance 

The  Congregations  being  present,  in  expectation  of  the  event  Pby 
proceeded  to  install  the  Revd  Ashbel  G  Fairchild,  the  regular  Pastor 
of  the  united  Congregations  of  Morgantown,  Georges  Creek.  <.\: 
Greensburgh. 

The  Revd  Win  Wylie  preached  on  the  occasion,  &  the  Revd  Robert 
Johnston,  ariving  in  due  time,  precided  &  gave  the  charge — 

The  Revd  Robert  Johnston  assigned  reasons  for  not  attending 
sooner  which  were  sustained. 

Adjourned  to  meet  at  Mount  Pleasant  the  third  Teusday  of  October 
next  Concluded  with  prayer 

Sessions  of  Synod,  Octr.  4th.  1822.  ) 

Examined  &  approved  thus  far.        j  Thomas  E.  Hughes  Moderator 

Mount  pleasant  October  15  1822 

Pby  met  agreeably  to  adjournment,  &  was  opened  with  a  sermon 
by  the  Revd  Wm  Wylie,  on  Psalm  99:  9 

Constituted  with  prayer 

Members  present :  The  Revd  James  Power  D  D,  &  the  Revd  Mrss 
Saml.  Porter,  Wm.  Swan,  Wm  Speer,  David  Barclay,  Wm  Wylie  Robt 
Johnston,  James  Gutherie,  Wm  Johnston,  &  Andrew  O  Patterson : 

With  the  Elders,  Ephraim  A  Robinson,  John  White,  James  Finley, 
Patrick  Power,  Joseph  H  Cuningham,  Robt  Baird,  Hugh  Wilson, 
Robt  Fulton,  Thos  Pollock,  Peter  Wallace  &  Saml.  Hill.   - 

Absent  The  Revd  Mrss  Joseph  Henderson,  James  Graham,  Francis 
Laird,  John  Reed,  Ashbel  G  Fairchild,  Aretas  Loomis,  &  Asa  Brooks. 

The  Revd  Mess  John  Andrews,  Francis  Herron,  Joseph  Stockton, 
Robt  Patterson,  &  Elisha  P  Swift,  with  their  several  charges,  &  so 
much  of  the  bounds  of  this  P.b.y.  as  lies  North  &  West  of  the  rivers 
Ohio  &  Aleghany,  were  attached  by  the  Synod  of  Pittsburgh,  at  their 
last  meeting,  to  the  Pb.y  of  Ohio. 

The  minutes  of  the  last  stated  meeting  &  also  of  the  intermediate 
meeting  were  read. 

The  Revd  Mrss  Saml  Porter,  Wm  Speer  Wm  Swan,  David  Barclay, 
<x:  Andrew  O  Patterson,  assigned  reasons  for  not  attending  the  last  in- 
termediate meeting  of  P.b.y.  which  were  sustained 


328  MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 

The  reasons  assigned  by  the  Revd  Francis  Laird,  for  not  coming 
sooner  were  sustained.  Aplications  for  supplies  were  made  by  the  fol- 
lowing Congns  Viz:  Donigal,  Salt-Lick-Valley,  Fairfield,  Ligioner,  & 
1  ,ong  Run. 

Calls  from  the  United  Congregations  of  Salem  <\:  West  Union,  each 
promising  two  hundred  &  25  dollars  anually,  for  one  half  of  the  Minis- 
terial labours  of  Mr  Thos  Davis.  &  also  a  call  from  the  Congregation 
of  Kittaning,  promising  two  hundred  dollars  for  the  same  proportion 
of  labours,  were  presented  to  Pby;  which  they  agreed  to  put  into  his 
hands. 

Adjourned  to  meet  to  morrow  morning  at  9  oclock. 

Concluded  with  prayer. 

Wednesday  morning  9  oclock, 

P.b.y  met  according  to  adjournment.  Members  present  as  above. 
After  prayer  the  minutes  of  the  last  session  were  read. 

Mr  Thomas  Davis  declared  his  acceptance  of  the  calls  from  the 
united  congregations  of  Salem  &  West  Union;  &  John  14:28  last 
clause  was  assigned  him  as  the  subject  of  a  trial  sermon  for  ordination, 
to  be  delivered  at  the  next  meeting  of  Pby. — 

Resolved,  that  P.b.y.  proceed  to  the  ordination  &  instalment  of  Mr 
Thos  Davis,  at  their  next  meeting;  &  that  the  Revd  Robt  Johnston  be 
appointed  to  preach  on  the  occasion,  &  the  Revd  Saml  Porter  to  pre- 
side &  give  the  charge. 

The  Revd  Aretas  Loomas  presented  a  request  for  leave  to  resign  the 
Pastoral  charge  of  the  Congregation  of  Tygarts  Valey;  &  P.b.y  agreed 
to  cite  sd.  Congregation,  to  appear  by  their  commissioners  at  their  next 
stated  meeting,  to  show  cause,  if  any  they  have,  why  the  request 
should  not  be  granted 

The  Revd  Saml  Porter  was  appointed  to  supply  one  Sabb.  at  discretion  —  the 
Revd  Win.  Spear  one  Sabb.  at  discretion — the  Revd  Francis  Laird  one  Sabb.  at 
discretion— Mr  Thos  Davis  the  1st  Sabb  of  November,  &the  Revd  David  Barclay 
the  1st  Sabb.  of  December,  &  so  alternately  the  1st  Sabb  of  each  Month  at  Kit- 
taning  until]  the  next  stated  meeting  of  Pby.  The  Revd  Wm  Swan  at  Long  Run 
at  discretion  —  the  Revd  Wm.  Wylie  one  Sabb.  at  discretion — the  Revd  Robl 
Johnston  z<\  Sabb.  of  November  at  Donigal — the  Revd  Andrew  (>  Patterson  to 
administer  the  ordinance  of  the  Supper  at  Fairfield  the  2(1  Sabb.  of  Jenuary — the 
Revd  John  Reed  the  ist  Sabb.  of  Jenny,  at  Ligioner  -the  Revd  James  Gutherie 
one  Sabb  at  Salt-Lick  Valey — the  Revd  Wm.  Johnston  one  Sabb  at  discretion — 
the  Revd  Ashbel  <>  Fairchild  one  Sabb  at  discretion — the  Revd  James  Graham 
one  Sabb  at  discretion— the  Revd  Asa  I '.rooks  one  Sabb.  at  discretion,  &  the  Revd 
Aretas  Loomis,  one  Sabb  at  discretion. 


MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY.  329 


The  Congregation  of  Long-Run,  requested  liberty  to  apply  to  other 
Presbyteries  for  supplies,  which  was  granted. 

On  motion  resolved  that  the  Members  of  this  Pby  pay  a  proper  at- 
tention to  the  recommendation  of  Synod  on  the  subject  of  visiting  the 
Churches. 

Mr  Wm.  Flinn  presented  a  complaint  against  the  session  of  Mount 
pleasant  Congregation,  stating,  that  they  had  not  granted  him  the  privi- 
leges, to  which  he  was  intitled  by  the  Directory,  in  a  trial  on  charges 
brought  against  him  by  sd  Session. 

Pby,  after  enquiring  into  the  matter,  &  discovering  that  the  atten- 
tion of  the  Session  to  the  case  had  been  approved  by  Pby  at  a  former 
meeting ;  it  was  on  motion  resolved,  that  the  further  consideration  of 
this  subject  be  indefinitely  postponed. 

Pby  agreed  to  hold  their  next  stated  meeting  at  Congruity  on  the  3d 
Tuesday  of  April  next;  &  appointed  the  Revd  John  Reed  to  Preach 
on  the  occasion. 

Adjourned  to  meet  at  Salem  on  the  2d  Tuesday  of  November  next 

Concluded  with  prayer 

Salem  November  12  1822 

Pby  met  according  to  adjournment,  &  was  opened  by  Mr  Thos  Davis 
with  a  sermon  on  the  subject  assigned  him  at  our  last  meeting 

Constituted  with  prayer 

Members  present;  the  Revd  Mrss  Saml.  Porter,  Robt  Johnston  & 
Andrew  O  Patterson :  with  the  Elders  Mrss  Robt  Rainey,  John  Lei- 
sure John  Barnet,  &  John  Black 

Absent  The  Revd  Mrss  James  Power  D  D,  Joseph  Henderson,  Wm 
Swan,  Wm.  Speer,  Francis  Laird,  David  Barclay,  Wm  Wylie,  James 
Graham,  James  Gutherie,  Wm.  Johnston,  Ashbel  G  Fairchild  Aretas 
Loomis,  Asa  Brooks  &  John  Reed. 

The  Moderator  being  absent,  the  Revd  Saml  Porter  was  chosen 
Moderator  pro  tern.  Pby  proceeded  to  examine  the  discourse  de- 
livered by  Mr  Thos  Davis,  &  agreed  to  sustain  it  as  part  of  trials  for 
ordination. — 

Resolved,  to  proceed  to  the  ordination  of  Mr  Thomas  Davis  on  to 
morrow — 

An  application  was  made  by  John  Craty,  &  Jacob  Haymaker  in  be- 
half of  certain  inhabitants  of  Franklin  township,  asking  permission  to 
be  organized  into  a  Congn. 

Pby,  after  hearing  the  Commissioners,  &  deliberating  on  the  case, 
resolved  that  it  is  expedient  to  postpone  the  decision  of  this  case  untill 


330  MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 


their  next  meeting;  &  agreed  to  appoint  the  Revd  Saml.    Porter  to 
preach  in  the  neighbourhood  on  the  ist  Sabb.  of  December  next. 

Adjourned  to  meet  to  morrow  morning  at  1 1  o  clock. 

Concluded  with  prayer- 
Wednesday  morning.  Pby  met  according  to  adjournment.      Consti- 
tuted with  prayer  : 

Members  present  as  above;  with  the  addition  of  the  Revd  Wm 
Speer,  whose  reasons  for  not  coming  sooner  were  sustained. 

The  minutes  of  the  last  session  were  read. 

Pby  proceeded  to  the  ordination  of  Mr  Thos  Davis,  &  did  by  prayer 
&  the  imposition  of  hands,  solemnly  ordain  &  set  him  apart  to  the 
whole  work  of  the  Gospel  Ministry;  &  installed  him  the  regular  Pastor 
of  the  united  Congregations  of  Salem  &  West  Union. 

The  Revd  Robt  Johnston  Preached  on  the  occasion,  &  the  Revd 
Saml  Porter  presided  &  gave  the  charge 

Adjourned  to  meet  at  Congruity  on  the  3d  Tuesday  of  April  next 

Concluded  with  prayer. 

Congruity  April  5  1823 
Pby  met  according  to  adjournment,  &:  was  opened  by  the  Rev  John 
Reed,  with  a  sermon  on  Math.  15:  16.  Constituted  with  prayer. 

Members  present 
Rev  Mrss  Elders  Mrss 

Saml.  Porter 

Wm.  Swan  Benjamin  Allsworth 

Wm.  Speer  David  Lawrimore 

Francis  Laird  Wm.  Cristy 

Wm.  Wylie  Wm.  McCrea 

Robt.  Johnston  George  Plummer 

James  Graham  Francis  Vance 

James  Gutherie  John  Wilson 

Ashbel  G  Fairchild  James  Cowen 

John  Reed  Robt  Piper 

Asa  Brooks  John  Ewing  & 

Andrew  O  Patterson  &  William  McQuistin 

Thos.  Davis 

Absent  Rev  Mrss  James  Power  1).  D. ,  Joseph  W  Henderson,  Wm. 
Johnston,  David  Barclay,  &  Aretas  Loomis 

The  minutes  of  the  last  stated,  &  -the  last  intermediate  meetings  were 
read. 


MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 


331 


The  Rev  Mrss  James  Graham,  John  Reed,  Ashbel  G  Fairchild,  &' 
Asa  Brooks,  assigned  reasons  for  not  attending  the  last  stated  meeting 
which  were  sustained. 

The  Rev  Mrss  Wm  Swan,  Francis  Laird,  Wm  Wylie,  James  Gra- 
ham, Tames  Gutherie  Ashbel  G  Fairchild  Asa  Brooks,  &  John  Reed. 
assigned  reasons  for  not  attending  the  last  intermediate  meeting,  which 
were  sustained. 

On  enquiry  it  appeared,  that  the  Members  present,  had  fulfilled  their 
appointments  to  supply. 

Reports  from  the  following  Congregations  were  recieved  viz 


2 

0 

5  £ 

Since  Admitted 

•d 

II- 

Baptized 

.-    G. 

0 

0  5 

-   <u 

en 

fi    3 

Total  i 

a  £ 

CJ  g 

U 

P 

P 

a, 
in 

en 

Total 
Comm 

X 

< 

■3 

5 

O 

Congruity 

195 

23 

O 

O 

O 

0 

210 

O 

38 

3<S 

Greensburgh  &  I  nity 

233 

36 

5 

2 

15 

0 

257 

3 

2S 

28 

Kehnhoth&Roiuul  hill 

194 

8 

1 

4 

2 

0 

194 

0 

17 

17 

Laurel  hill  &  Tyrone 

204 

9 

2 

2 

4 

2 

207 

0 

IO 

10 

Morgantown,  Georges 

creek  &  Greensburgh 

i37 

8 

3 

O 

0 

0 

148 

0 

17 

17 

Indiana  &  Gilgal 

11 

4 

2 

0 

0 

153 

0 

53 

5} 

French  creek 

# 

0 

0 

O 

0 

0 

# 

0 

9 

9 

Saweekly&Mt  pleasant 

208 

27 

2 

2 

13 

0 

222 

4 

34 

38 

Aplication  for  supplies  were  presented  by  the  following  Congrega- 
tions viz:  Kittaning,  Long-run,  Donegal,  &  Fairfield  for  supplies,  & 
for  the  administration  of  the  Lords  Supper;  Warren  oc  Saltsburgh  for 
supplies. 

Adjourned  to  meet  to-morrow  morning  at  9  o  clock 

Concluded  with  prayer — 


Wednesday  morning  9  o  clock,  Pby  met  according  to  adjournment; 
Members  present  as  above.  After  prayer  the  minutes  of  the  last  ses- 
sion were  read. 

The  Rev  Saml.  Porter,  presented  a  certificate  of  settlement  with  the 
Congregation  of  Congruity,  from  which  it  appeared,  that  his  Stipend 
was  paid,  until!  the  first  of  April  1822. 

The  Rev  Francis  Laird  presented  certificates  of  settlements  with  the 
Congregations  of  Plumbcreek  ec  Poke-run,  from  which  it  appeared  that 
the  former  stood  indebted  to  him  on  the  8th  of  April  1822  in  a  bal- 
lance  of  $278  06,  &  the  latter  of  $385:68. 


332  MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 


The  Rev  A  O  Patterson  reported  that  Sawickly  Congn.  had  paid  his 
stipend  untill  the  first  of  April  1823. 

Mr  Mathew  Dunlop,  a  licentiate  from  the  Relief  Pby  of  Glasgow  in 
Scotland,  appeared  in  Pby,  <\r  expressed  a  desire  to  be  taken  under 
their  care  — 

Pby  after  examining  his  credentials  &  other  collateral  testimonials; 
&  satisfying  themselves  by  a  free  conversation  of  his  orthodoxy  &  ex- 
perimental acquaintance  with  religion,  unanimously  ageed  to  recieve 
him  under  their  care 

A  memorial,  containing  a  joint  request  of  the  congregations  of  1*  air- 
field, Ligioneer,  &  Donegal,  was  presented  to  Pby,  praying  for  a  decis- 
ion on  the  question,  whether  Ligioneer  shall  continue  as  a  distinct 
Congn. 

After  hearing  the  Commissioners  from  sd.  Congregations  &  the 
several  written  statements  presented,  it  was  on  motion  resolved,  that 
Pby  do  not  feel  themselves  justifiable,  in  deciding  on  the  above  ques- 
tion ;  but  earnestly  recommend  it  to  these  Congregations,  to  cherish  a 
spirit  of  accommodation  &  christian  forbearance  &  make  those  arange- 
ments  among  themselves,  which  will  best  secure  the  peace  of  the 
church,  &  the  support  of  the  Gospel  amongst  them. 

The  Rev  Aretas  Loomis  informed  Pby,  by  letter,  that  he  withdrew 
his  request  for  lieve  to  resign  his  Pastoral  charge  of  the  Congregation 
of  Tagarts  Valey — 

A  Joint  request,  from  the  Rev  Aretas  Loomis  &  the  people  of  his 
charge,  to  be  detached  from  the  P  b  y  of  Redstone,  &  connected  with 
the  P  b  y  of  Lexington  in  the  Synod  of  Virginia,  was  presented  in 
writing. 

Pby,  consenting  to  the  change,  yet  considered  themselves  unauthor- 
ised to  alter  Synodical  lines,  &  therefore  agreed  to  refer  the  request  to 
the  next  General  Assembly 

Mrss  John  Craty  &  Win.  Newland  renewed  the  request  presented 
last  fall,  in  behalf  of  certain  inhabitants  of  Franklin  township  for  leave 
to  be  organized  into  a  Congregation. 

P  b  y  after  hearing  the  commissioners.  &  making  all  necessary  en- 
quiry into  the  circumstances  of  the  case,  on  motion  resolved,  that  it  is 
inexpedient  to  grant  the  request. — 

Long  Run  Congregation,  desired  leave  to  apply  to  other  Presbyte- 
ries for  supplies. 

This  request  was  granted,  together  with  supplies  from  the  Pby  of 
Redstone  untill  their  next  meeting,  under  the  full   expectation  that  sd 


MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 


333 


(  om 

Educn 

2 

47:25 

7 

3 

3 

3 

7:70 

29:81     ; 

Congregation,  will,  by  that  time,  have  settled  off  all  arrears  with  their 
former  Pastor. 

The  Rev  Mrss  James  Graham  &  Wm.  Johnston  were  appointed 
Commissioners  to  the  next  Genl  Assembly. 

P  b  y  proceeded  to  a  free  conversation  on  the  state  of  religion  within 
their  bounds;  &  the  Rev  Mess  Francis  Laird  &  Wm.  Wylie  were  ap- 
pointed to  make  out  a  report  for  the  Genl.  Assembly. 

The  following  collections  were  reported  viz 

(  <  mi  Educn       M 

Congruity  2        47:25        48 

Greensburgh 

Unity 

Rehoboth  &  Round  hill 

Morgn  Gs.  Creek  &  Greensburgh 

French  creek 

Saweekly 

The  following  supplies  were  appointed  viz 

The  Rev  Mrss 

Saml  Porter  one  Sabbath  at  Saltsburgh 

Wm  Swan  at  discretion  as  his  health  may  permit 

Wm  Speer  one  Sabbath  at  discretion 

Francis  Laird  one  Sabbath  at  Beulah 

Wm-  Wylie  one  Sabbath  at  Brownsville 

Robt  Johnston  to  administer  Sact.  at  Donegal  5th  Sab  August. 

James  Graham  to  admtr.  the  Sact.  at  Long-run 

James  Gutherie  one  Sabbath  at  Dunlaps  creek 

David  Barckly  &  Thos  Davis  to  administer  the  Sact.  at  Kittaning  the  1st  Sab- 
bath of  September 

A  G  Fairchild  one  Sabbath  at  Middletown 

John  Reed  3d  Sabbath  April  at  Warren 

A  O  Patterson  to  admtr.  the  Sact.  at  Fairfield 

Mathew  Dunlap  the  3d  &  4th  Sabbaths  of  April  &  one  Sabbath  in  June  at 
Long-run — one  Sabb.  at  Warren — one  at  Saltsburgh,  &  the  rest  of  his  time  at  dis- 
cretion, among  the  vacancies  in  the  bounds  of  the  Pby,  untill  their  next  stated 
meeting. 

Adjourned  to  meet  at  Sawickly  on  the  third  Tuesday  of  October  next 

Concluded  with  prayer. — 


Approved  thus  far  by  the  Synod. 
Octr.  8th.  1823. 


Thomas  Hoge  Modr. 


Sawickly  October  21  1823 
Pby  met  according  to  adjournment,  &  was  opened  with  a  sermon  by 
the  Rev  Jessy  Smith,  on  James  2d.  10.      Constituted  with  prayer. 


334  MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 


Members  present 
Rev  Mrss  Elders 

Saml.  Porter 

Wm.  Swan  Benjn.  Allsworth 

Wm.  Speer  Wm  Bigham 

Francis  Laird  Robt.  Smith 

David  Barclay  Saml.  Mitchel 

Robt.  Johnston  John  Cuningham 

James  Gutherie  John  Robinson 

Wm.  Johnston  James  Wilson,  & 

A.  G.  Fairchild  John  McCurdy 

Andrew  0.  Patterson,  & 
Thos.  Davis. 

Absent 
Rev   Mrss  James  Power  D  D,  Joseph  W  Henderson,  James  Gra- 
ham, John  Reed,  &  Asa  Brooks. 

The  Rev  Aretas  Loomis,  having  been  detached  from  this  Pby,  & 
attached  to  the  P  b  y  of  Lexington,  by  the  Synod  of  Pittsburgh  at  their 
last  meeting. 

The  Rev  Jessy  Smith,  a  member  of  the  P  b  y  of  Winchester,  being- 
present,  was  invited  &  took  his  seat  as  a  corresponding  Member. 

Pby  proceeded  to  the  choice  of  Moderator  &  clerk  for  the  ensuing 
year,  &  the  Rev  David  Barclay  was  chosen  Moderator,  &  the  Rev- 
Thomas  Davis,  Clerk 

The  minutes  of  the  last  meeting  of  P  b  y  were  read. 
The  Rev  Mrss  David  Barclay  &  Wm  Johnston,  assigned  reasons  for 
non  attendance  at  the  last  meeting  of  Pby,  which  were  sustained. 

On  inquiry  it  appeared,  that  the  Members  generally,  had  fulfilled 
their  appointments  to  supply 

The  Rev  Mrss  Wm.  Speer  &  Robt  Johnston  were  appointed  a  com- 
mittee to  prepare  a  report  on  the  subject  of  Congregational  reports  & 
contributions 

An  appeal  was  presented  by  Wm.  Clark,  from  a  decision  of  the 
Session  of  Sawickly  Church,  in  a  case,  in  which  he  charged  James 
Brown  with  malicious  lies,  &  with  attempting  to  cause  his  Brother 
John  Brown  to  perjure  himself.  After  reading  the  documents,  &  hear- 
ing the  appellant  &  the  Members  of  session,  Pby  unanimously  agreed 
to  confirm  the  decision 

Adjourned  to  meet  to  morrow  morning  at  9  Oclock 

Concluded  with  prayer 


MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY.  335 

Wednesday  morning  9  0  clock 

Pby  met  according  to  adjournment.      Members  present  as  above. 

After  prayer  the  minutes  of  the  last  session  were  read. 

A  report  was  presented  by  the  committee  on  Congregational  reports 
&  contributions,  which  was  accepted,  &  is  as  follows 

The  Committee  to  whom  was  referred  the  Subject  of  Congregal.  re- 
ports &  contribution (s)  beg  leave  to  state;  that,  whereas  the  vacant  con- 
gregations in  our  bounds,  generally,  &  some  of  those  which  are  favoured 
with  the  stated  Ministrations  of  the  Gospel,  have,  hitherto,  been  inat- 
tentive to  the  orders  of  the  Genl  Assembly  on  the  subject  of  Congre- 
gational reports,  &  have  not  contributed  to  any  considerable  extent,  to 
the  great  purposes,  to  which  the  Providences  of  God  invites  the  most 
interested  exertions  of  his  Church  at  the  present  day,  therefore 

1  Resolved,  that  it  be  enjoined  on  every  Member  of  this  Pby  to  fur- 
nish anually,  at  their  Spring  meeting,  a  report  from  his  own  charge, 
if  he  has  a  Pastoral  charge,  complete,  on  all  the  perticulars  on  which 
reports  are  required;  &  that  the  following  Members  be  appointed  to 
procure  Congregational  reports  from  the  vacant  Congregations  in  our 
bounds:  Viz  from  Kittaning,   Warren,   Ebenezer  &  Bethel,  the  Rev 

Thos  Davis Glade-run,  Plumb-creek  &  Jefferson,  the  Rev  David 

Barclay Fairfield,  Ligioneer  Donegal  &  Summerset,  the  Rev  A. 

O.  Patterson Long-Run   &   McKeesport,  the  Rev  Robt  Johnston 

—  Union  Town,  &  Middleton  the  Rev.  A.  G.  Fairchild 

2  Resolved  that  it  be  enjoined  on  every  Member  of  Pby  to  be  care- 
ful to  take  collections  for  the  commissioners  fund ;  &  that  P  b  y  at  their 
Spring  meeting  anually  make  enquiry  on  this  subject,  &  mark  with  dis- 
approbation every  member  who  shall  neglect  this  injunction 

3  Resolved  that  the  several  Congregations  be  directed,  to  forward 
contributions  anually,  not  only  to  the  commissioners  fund,  but  also,  to 
the  Education,  &  Missionary  funds,  unless  these  objects  are  otherwise 
provided  for 

Pby  feeling,  deeply,  the  disadvantages  of  their  vacancies,  do  con- 
sider their  compliance  with  the  above  resolutions,  as  calculated,  not 
only  to  discharge  their  duty,  but  also  to  secure  their  own  prosperity,  by 
the  blessing  of  God  on  those  who  cast  their  mite  into  his  treasury,  in 
aid  of  the  conflict  which  now  employs  his  Church. 

Pby,  therefore,  while  they  recommend,  &  require  a  marked  attention, 
from  their  vacant  Congregations,  to  the  above  perticulars,  do  also  rec- 
ommend a  special  attention  to  social  worship  on  every  vacant  Sabbath. 

This  practice  suitably  attended  to,  has,  in  many  instances,  cherished 
christian  affection,  streangthened  the  habit  of  meeting  for  public  wor- 


336  MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 


ship,  &  greatly  promoted  the  Spiritual  welfare,  &  salvation  of  Souls 

Resolved  that  the  Members  take  a  coppy  of  the  above  report,  to  be 
read  in  their  respective  charges,  &  the  vacancies  they  may  be  called  to 
supply. 

The  Rev  Joseph  W.  Henderson,  on  account  of  extreme  debility,  re- 
quested leave  to  resign  the  Pastoral  charge  of  the  Congregations  of 
Ebenezer  &  Bethel. 

The  congregations  by  their  commissioners  having  signified  their  ac- 
quiessence,  the  request  was  granted 

The  Rev  Wm.  McMillin,  a  Member  of  the  P  b  y  of  Ohio,  &  the 
Rev  Jessy  Smith,  a  Member  of  the  P  b  y  of  Winchester  signified  a  de- 
sire to  supply  in  the  bounds  of  this  P  b  y  which  was  granted 

Resolved  that  each  Member  supply  one  Sabbath  previous  to  the  next  stated 
meeting  of  P  b  y 

The  following  appointments  were  made  viz 

The  Rev  Mrss  Saml.  Porter  one  Sabbath  at  discretion 

Wm  Swan  all  his  time  at  discretion 

Wm  Speer  one  Sabbath  at  discretion 

Francis  Laird  one  Sabbath  at  discretion 

Robert  Johnston  one  Sabbath  at  Long  Run 

James  Gutherie  one  Sabbath  at  Salt  Lick 

Wm  Johnston  one  Sabbath  at  Union  Town 

David  Barclay  one  Sabbath  at  Warren 

A  G  Fairchild  one  Sabbath  at  the  Tent 

John  Reed  one  Sabbath  at  Harmony 

A.  O.  Patterson  one  Sabbath  at  Discretion 

Thos  Davis  one  Sabbath  at  Kittaning 

Mr  Mathew  Dunlop  was  appointed  to  supply  one  Sabbath  at  Warren, — one  at 
Saltsburg,  &  two  at  Harmony,  &  the  rest  of  his  time  at  discretion  till  the  next 
meeting  of  P  b  y 

An  appeal  was  presented  by  Morgan  Morgan  from  a  disicion  of  the 
Session  of  Rehoboth  church  in  a  case,  in  which  he  charged  John  Mc- 
Cormack,  with  making  an  improper  use  of  public  money  intrusted  to 
him  for  the  purpose  of  purchasing  books  for  the  use  of  Sabbath-Schools 
— &  with  prevarication  &  falshood  respecting  it.  Also,  with  a  breach 
of  trust,  in  leaving  a  borrowed  horse  in  Mount-pleasant,  after  attempt- 
ing to  sell  him,  &  pledging  a  borrowed  watch  in  the  same  place. 

After  reading  the  documents,  &  hearing  the  Appellant  &  Session, 
P  b  y  reversed  the  desicion — 

The  Congregation  of  Long  Run,  requested  liberty  to  apply  to  other 
Pbys  for  supplies;    which  was  granted 


MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY.  337 


A  number  of  the  inhabitants  of  Puncsatony  &  its  visinity,  requested 
liberty  to  form  themselves  into  a  Congregation,  &  to  be  taken  under 
the  care  of  this  P  b  y :  &  that  the  Rev  David  Barclay  be  appointed  to 
supply  them  statedly  a  part  of  his  time;  which  was  granted 

( >n  motion  resolved,  that  it  be  enjoined  on  the  Members  of  Pby, 
who  have  charges,  to  produce  certificates  of  Settlements  with  their 
( 'ongregations,  anually 

Resolved,  that  if  Mr  Mathew  Dunlop,  should  wish  to  remove  out  of 
the  bounds  of  this  P  b  y,  the  Stated  Clerk  furnish  him  with  the  requisite 
testimonials 

Mr  Mathew  Dunlop  was  appointed  to  open  the  next  meeting  of  P  b  y, 
&  the  Rev  Francis  Laird  his  alternate 

Adjourned,  to  meet  at  Greensburg,  the  third  Tuesday  of  April  next 

Concluded  with  prayer 

Pittsburgh  October  1823 

Pby  met  pro  re  nata.  Members  present.  Rev  Mess  Saml  Porter, 
Wm.  Speer,  Francis  Laird,  Wra  Wylie,  Robt  Johnston,  James  Graham, 

David  Barclay,  A  G  Fairchild,  A.  O.  Patterson  &  Thomas  Davis. 

Absent  Rev  Mess  James  Power  D  D  Joseph  W  Henderson  Wm.  Swan, 
James  Gutherie,  Wm.  Johnston,  John  Reed,  &  Asa  Brooks. 

Constituted  with  prayer 

The  Rev  Wm.  Wylie  requested  leave  to  resign  his  Pastoral  charge 
of  the  Congregation  of  Union  town. 

The  Congregation  having  declared  their  acquiessence,  it  was  on  mo- 
tion resolved,  that  his  request  be  granted. 

The  Rev  Wm  Wylie,  then,  desired  to  be  dismissed  from  the  Pby  of 
Redstone,  to  join  the  Pby  of  Washington;  which  was  granted;  &  he 
is  hereby  dismissed  as  a  Member  in  good  standing 

Adjourned — 

Concluded  with  prayer 

Greensburgh  April  20  1824 
Pby  met  according  to  adjournment 
Constituted  with  prayer.      Members  present. 

Revd  Messrs.  Elders 

Samuel  Porter  Wm  Ralston 

Wm-  Spear  Paul  Morrow 

David  Barclay  Jacob  Dible 

Robert  Johnston  Joseph  H  Cunningham 

James  Graham  James  McClane 

James  Guthrie  Tohn  Laser 


338 


MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 


Win-  Johnston 
A  ( '.  Fairchild 
John  Reed 
A  ( )  Patterson 
Thomas  I  >avis 


James  Long 
John  Ewing 
Wm-  Nickson 
Samuel  Fleming 
J  Hamilton 


Revd  Messrs.  Absent 

James  Power  D  I ).  Joseph  Henderson, 

Win  Swan  &  Asa  Brooks. 


p4       The  minutes  of  the  last  meeting  of  Presbytery  were  read. 
£        Revd  John   Reed,  assigned  reasons  for  non  attendance  at  the  last 
•  meeting  of  Pby;   which  were  sustained. 

On  enquiry  it  appeared,  that  the  members  generally  had  fulfilled  their 
appointments  to  supply. 

Reports  from  the  following  Congregations  viz — 


a 

C 

Com 

last 
irt 

Sum  e 

.Hided 

1) 

3 

0  3 

Baptized 

Names  of  Churches 

Total  in 

as  per 

repc 

On 

Exam- 
ination 

On 

Certifi- 
cate 

5 
5 

a: 

S 

3 

3   c 

< 

1-1 

"c 

( longruity 

2IO 

37 

0 

4 

7 

- 

236 

4 

35 

39 

Bethel  &  Ebenezer 

27<p 

West  Union 

33 

7 

2 

3 

" 

" 

39 

4 

1 1 

15 

Salem 

103 

19 

2 

1 

" 

" 

123 

6 

•5 

21 

Ligonier 

24 

2 

" 

" 

•• 

•■ 

26 

" 

5 

5 

1  >unlap's<  k  &  Brow  n'e 

158 

13 

5 

1 

6 

1 

[68 

6 

27 

33 

Warren 

17 

2 

2 

1  'iiinii 

54 

3 

•■ 

•• 

3 

" 

54 

•• 

4 

4 

Saltsburg 

64 

Mt  Pleasant&Sawickly 

222 

16 

6 

4 

9 

2 

220 

1 

13 

'4 

Beaulah 

'35 

'7 

S 

7 

9 

" 

144 

7 

43 

50 

Poke  Run 

"3 

u 

1 

1 

1 22 

23 

23 

Plumb  Creek 

106 

4 

2 

1 

4 

" 

107 

6 

12 

18 

I  fnion  Town 

55 

3 

" 

1 

" 

" 

57 

1 

7 

8 

Rehobol  h&  Round  Mill 

[97 

13 

1 1 

1 

5 

5 

210 

1 

[9 

20 

Middletown 

28 

" 

•• 

•• 

28 

" 

1 

1 

Morgantown,<  I-eorge's 

( 'reek  &  <  rreensbui  g' 

M7 

21 

1 

1 

1 

•• 

1(17 

2 

[- 

•4 

Laurel  1 1  ill  &  Tyrone' 

207 

10 

5 

3 

5 

2 

212 

" 

19 

19 

Indiana 

"4 

1 

2 

3 

94 

" 

1 1 

1 1 

Gffgal 

56 

6 

2 

" 

" 

•• 

"1 

4 

10 

14 

Fairfield 

'75 

7 

" 

•■ 

7 

•75 

1 

-3 

24 

Long  Run 

78 

4 

1 

1 

4 

•• 

78 

2 

4 

6 

( rreensburgh  &  1  nil y 

257  ' 

22 

<> 

7 

20 

4 

-'57 

2 

20 

22 

Jefferson 

»5 

<> 

0 

" 

" 

" 

30 

1 

5 

6 

( rlade  Run 

68 

1 1 

2 

a 

" 

Si 

6 

ii. 

22 

Lower  Plumb  creek 

0 

3' 

9 

" 

a 

40 

3 

14 

17 

K  ittaning 

16  ! 

n 

" 

u 

" 

27 

4  1 

10 

14 

MINUTES   OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 


339 


The  following  collections  were  rej 

orted  viz — 

CHURCHES 

Missry  fund 

Commisrs' 

fund 

Education 
fund 

Dolls  cts 

I)     C 

I)    c 

Congruity                 , 

42:00 

2-50^ 

29-93 

M  i    Pleasant  &  Sawickly 

107:50 

9-59 

6.00 

Bethel 

23:25 

" 

" 

Dunlaps  Creek  Cv  Brownsville 

50.00 

ll:56X 

4.18^ 

Indiana  &  ( rilgal 

" 

5.00 

ti 

Laurel  1 1  ill  &  Tyrone 

" 

5-32^ 

i  I 

Salem 

" 

2.00 

3.00 

W.  Union 

2-75 

5.00 

Union 

35-25 

" 

" 

Plumb-creek  eV  Poke  Run 

" 

7.69 

" 

Union  Town 

9.81X 

" 

" 

Rehoboth  &  Round    Hill 

94-87^ 

3-85 

2.00 

1  .ong  Run 

74.14 

" 

" 

Morgan  Town  ( reorge's  Creek  &  Greensburg 

76.00 

5.00 

" 

Fairfield 

24.00 

Jefferson, Glade  Run&  Lower  I'lumb  Creek. 

5.80 

5.80 

5.80 

Kittaning 

4.00 

4.00 

20.00 

Mr  John  Kirkpatrick  appeared  before  P  b  y,  &  professed  a  desire  to 
put  himself  under  their  care  as  a  candidate  for  the  gospel  Ministry,  & 
having  produced  satisfactory  testimonials  of  his  good  moral  character 
— of  his  being  in  the  communion  of  the  Presbyterian  Church,  &  also 
of  his  having  gone  thro'  a  regular  course  of  learning;  Pby  proceeded 
to  examine  him  on  his  experimental  acquaintance  with  religion,  &  hav- 
ing sustained  his  answers  as  part  of  trials,  appointed  him  to  prepare  an 
exegesis  on  the  following  theme  "An  Christi  sit  universalis  redemptio" 
to  be  read  at  their  next  meeting. 

Mr  Samuel  Swan  a  licentiate  from  the  Presbytery  of  Huntingdon, 
appeared  and  requested  to  be  taken  under  the  care  of  this  Presby,  and 
having  produced  satisfactory  testimonials  of  his  good  standing,  was  re- 
ceived accordingly. 

A  call  was  presented  to  Presby,  from  the  congregation  of  Fairfield 
for  one  half  of  the  ministerial  labours  of  Mr  Samuel  Swan,  for  which 
they  promise  him  $250  a  year.  Also  a  call  from  the  congregation  of 
Ligonier  for  one  fourth  part  of  his  ministerial  labours,  promising  him 
$125,  &  also  a  call  from  the  congregation  of  Donegal  for  one  fourth 
part  of  his  ministerial  labours,  promising  him  $125.  Presby  after  ob- 
taining satisfaction  from  commissioners  from  said  congregations  that 
the  way  was  open  for  presenting  the  calls,  agreed  to  put  them  into  his 
hands,  of  all  which  he-declared  his  acceptance. 


3  |0  MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    I'RF.SBYTERY. 


On  motion,  resolved  that  it  be  recommended  to  the  congregations  of 
Fairfield,  Ligonier  &  Donnegal  to  settle  their  accounts  with  Mr.  Dunlap. 

The  Revd  Jas  Graham  assigned  reasons  for  non  attendance  at  the 
last  meeting  of  Presby  &  also  for  not  attending  sooner,  at  the  present 
meeting,  which  were  sustained. 

From  certificates  presented  to  Presby  the  following  settlements  ap- 
peared viz — 

Apl  1824.  Due  from  Plumb  Creek  Congn  to  Francis  Laird  $237.99 
Janyi824  Due  from  Round  Hill  "  "  Revd  Robt  Johnston  194.80 
"    Rehoboth  "    "Rev    Robt  Johnston    40.66 

Apl 


Oct 

1823 

i  i 

1 1 

Apl 

1823 

<  t 

1824 

Tyrone               "    "Jas  Guthrie 

196.32 

Greensburgh     "    "  A  G  Fairchild 

2.62^ 

Morgantown     "        "  "          " 

22.1624 

George's  creek  "        "  "          " 

46.18^ 

West  Union —  ' '       Thos  Davis 

66.37^ 

Salem                 "            "          " 

52-44 

Revd  Saml  Porter"  Congruity  Congn- 

7.80 

Sawickly Revd  A  0  Patterson 

0.00 

A  communication  was  received  from  the  Society  of  Inquiry  on  the 
subject  of  Missions  in  the  Theological  Seminary  at  Princeton,  request- 
ing information  respecting  the  want  of  labourers  within  our  bounds — 

The  Revd  Messrs-  Fairchild  &  Guthrie,  were  appointed  a  commit- 
tee to  consider  the  communication  and  report  to  Presby. 

Adjourned  to  meet  to  morrow  morning  at  9  o'clock. 

Concluded  with  Prayer. 

Wednesday  morning,  9  o'clock 

Presby  met  according  to  adjournment. 

Members  present  as  above.      Constituted  with  prayer 

The  minutes  of  the  last  Session  were  read. 

Mr  Matthew  Dunlap  preached  last  evening  according  to  previous  ap- 
pointment, from  Ps  89.  1 5 v. 

The  Revd  Messrs  Wm-  Spear  and  A  G  Fairchild  were  appointed 
commissioners  to  attend  the  next  General  Assembly,  and  Revd  Messrs 
A  O  Patterson  &  John  Reed  their  alternates. 

Application  was  made  by  the  people  of  Saltsburg  to  be  organized 
into  a  congregation,  which  was  granted. 

Presby  entered  into  a  free  conversation  on  the  state  of  religion  within 
their  bounds  &  Revd  Messrs-  A  O  Patterson  and  Jas  Graham  were  ap- 
pointed a  committee  to  prepare  a  report  on  the  subject  to  the  next  Gen- 
eral Assembly. 


MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESRYTERY.  341 

Revd  Jessee  Smith  a  member  of  the  Presby  of  Winchester,  appeared 
lV  signified  his  desire  to  join  this  Presby  &  having  produced  a  certifi- 
cate of  his  regular  dismission  &  good  standing,  was  received  accord- 
ingly. 

A  call  from  the  united  congregations  of  Ebenezer  &  Bethel,  was 
presented  to  Presby  for  the  ministerial  labours  of  the  Revd  Jessee 
Smith,  promising  him  $450  per  annum,  which  was  put  into  his  hands 
and  of  which  he  declared  his  acceptance. 

On  motion,  Resolved,  that  the  Revd  Messrs-  David  Barclay,  Joseph 
Henderson,  John  Reed  >x-  Thos  Davis  be  a  committee,  to  instal  the 
Revd  Jessee  Smith  Pastor  of  the  united  congregations  of  Ebenezer  & 
Bethel,  to  meet  on  the  third  Tuesday  of  June  next.  The  Revd  John 
Reed  to  preach  on  the  occasion  Cv  the  Revd  Thos  Davis  to  preside  &r 
give  the  charge. 

Presby  proceeded  to  examine  Mr  Samuel  Swan  on  his  experim 
acquaintance  with  religion  &  sustained  his  answers  as  part  of  trials. 

Presby  proceeded  to  examine  Messrs-  Matthew  Dunlap,  Samuel 
Swan  ec  John  Kirkpatrick.  on  the  learned  languages,  and  sustained 
their  answers  as  part  of  trials. 

The  congregation  of  Long  Run  requested  leave  to  apply  to  other 
Presbyteries  for  supplies,  which  was  granted. 

The  congregation  of  Union  applied  for  one  sixth  part  of  the  minis- 
terial labours  of  the  Revd  A  G  Fairchild  as  a  stated  supply,  which  was 
granted. 

Applications  were  made  from  Saltsburg,  Long-Run,  Union  Town  \: 
Kittaning  for  supplies: 

On  motion,  Resolved  that  each  member  supply  one  Sabbath  between  this  &  the 
next  stated  meeting  of  Pb  y. 

The  following  appointments  were  made  viz- 
The  Revd  Messrs- 
Francis  Laird  one  Sabbath  at  discretion 

Robert  Johnston "         "  Union  Town 

Jas   Guthrie ■•         ••   Morgan  Town 

Jas  Graham ••         ••   Long  Run 

David  Barclay ••  at  discretion 

YVm  Johnston ■•  at  discretion 

Thos  Davi-  Saltsburgh 

A  O  Patterson Greensburgh 

John  Reed ■•  Kittaning 

YYm  Swan  •■  Unity 

Jessee  Smith  to  administer  the  sacrament  of  the  <-Upper  the  1st--  Sabbath  of 
Sept  at  Kittaning. 


342  MINT  IKS    OE   THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 

Presby  pro*  ceded  to  examine  Messrs-  Dunlap — Swan  &  Kirkpatrick. 
on  Theology,  natural  &  Moral  Philosophy  &  sustained  their  answers 
as  parts  of  trial. 

The  committee  appointed  on  the  i  ommunication  from  the  Society  of 
Inquiry  on  Missions,  in  the  Theological  Seminary  at  Princeton,  pre- 
sented a  report,  which  was  accepted. 

Presby  agreed  to  hold  their  next  stated  meeting  at  Beulah. 

The  Presby  having  taken  the  several  parts  of  the  trial  of  Mr  Mat- 
thew Dunlap  (a  licentiate  from  the  Relief  Presby  of  Glasgow)  required 
by  the  regulations  of  the  General  Assembly,  respecting  foreign  clergy- 
men &  he  having  given  satisfaction  as  to  his  accomplishments  in  litera- 
ture— his  experimental  acquaintance  with  religion  &  his  proficiency  in 
Divinity  &  Other  studies,  did  and  they  hereby  do  receive  him  as  a  pro- 
bationer for  the  Holy  Ministry  within  their  bounds. 

Adjourned  to  meet  to  morrow  morning  half-past  8  o'clock. 

( Concluded  with  Prayer. 

Thursday  Morning. 

Presby  met  according  to  adjournment.  Members  present  as  above. 
Constituted  with  Prayer.  Minutes  of  the  last  Session  were  read. 
The  committee  appointed  on  the  state  of  religion,  presented  a  report 
which  was  adopted. 

Mr  Samuel  Swan  was  appointed  to  prepare  a  discourse  on  Hebrews 
X.  38V.  to  be  delivered  at  the  next  meeting  of  Presby  as  part  of  trials 
for  ordination. 

Adjourned  to  meet  at  Fairfield,  the  third  Wednesday  of  June   next. 

Concluded  with  Prayer. 

Faikii  eld  June  \()th —  1824. 

This  being  the  day  to  which  Presby  stood  adjourned,  the  Revd 
Messrs-  Robert  Johnston  &  A  ()  Patterson,  with  Thos  Pollock  Elder 
attended. 

The  congregation  being  assembled,  Mr  Samuel  Swan  delivered  a 
trial  sermon  for  ordination  on  the  subject  assigned  him  at  the  last 
meeting  of   Presby. 

There  not  being  a  sufficient  number  of  Ministers  present  to  consti 
tute  a  quorum,  the  meeting  was  adjourned  untill  half  past  9  o'clock 
to  morrow  morning. 

Thursday  Morning. 

Presbj  mel  according  to  adjournt..  Constituted  with  Prayer. 
Members  Present.  Revd  Messrs-  Robert  Johnston.  A  0  Patterson.  & 
Thos  Davis.      Elders  Thos.  Pollock  &  Win-  McQuiston. 


MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY, 


343 


The  Moderator  being  absent.  Revel  Robert  Johnston  was  chosen 
Moderator  pro  tern.  Presby  proceeded  to  the  examination  of  .Messrs 
Samuel  Swan.  &  John  Kirkpatriek.  on  Ecclesiastical  History  &  Church 
Government,  &  sustained  their  answers  as  parts  of  trials.  Mr  John 
Kirkpatriek,  read  an  exegesis  on  the. subject  assigned  him.  at  our  last 
meeting,  which  was  sustained.  &  he  was  appointed  to  prepare  a  Pres- 
byterial  exercise  on  I  Corinthians,  15  Chap  24-28  and  a  homily  on 
Rom  8  chap  2  ver.  to  be  read  at  our  next  meeting. 

Pby  then  proceeded  to  examin(e)  the  written  discourse  delivered  by 
Mr  Swan  &  agreed  to  sustain  it  as  part  of  trials 

Presby  proceeded  to  the  ordination  of  Mr  Samuel  Swan  \:  did.  by 
prayer  &  the  imposition  of  the  hands  of  the  Presby,  solemnly  ordain 
(.V  set  him  apart  to  the  whole  work  of  the  gospel  ministry.  &  installed 
him  the  regular  Pastor  of  the  united  congregations  of  Fairfield,  Lig- 
onier  &  I  Donegal. 

The  Revd  A  ()  Patterson  preached  on  the  occasion,  cV  the  Revd. 
Robert  Johnston,  presided  &  gave  the  charge. 

Adjourned  to  meet  at  Beulah.  the  third  Tuesday  of  October  next. 

Concluded  with  Prayer. 
Absent 

Rev  Mess  James  Power  L)  L).  Joseph  W  Henderson  Saml  Porter, 
Wm.  Spear  Wm.  Swan  Francis  Laird  James  Graham  James  Gutherie, 
Wm  Johnston  A  C  Fairchild,  John  Reed,  Asa  brooks,  David  Barclay, 
<N:  Jessy  Smith 

Approved  thus  far  by  the  Synod 

R.  Stone  Moderator. 

Beulah  October  19  1824 
Pby  met- according  to  adjournment  <S:  was  opened  with  a  sermon  by 

Mr   Alexr   McCandles,  a   licentiate  from  the  Pby  of  Ohio,   on    Rom. 

8:   2 

Constituted  with  prayer.       Members  present 

Rev  Mess  Rev  Mess  Absent 

Wm.  Swan  James  Power  D  I) 

Wm.  Speer  Joseph  W  Henderson 

Francis  I.aird  Saml.  Porter 

David  Barclay  \\  in.  Johnston 

Robt  Johnston  Junes  Gutherie 

James  Graham  Jessy  Smith 

A.  G.   Fairchild  Assa   brooks,  & 

John  Reed  Saml.  Swan 

A  0  Patterson,  «.V 
Thomas  Davis 


344  MINI    IKS    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 

Elders 
Saml.  Fleming — Robert  King — Wm  McCray  George  Plumer — Patrick 
Power.  &  Charles  Porter 

P  b  y  Proceeded  to  the  choice  of  Moderator  &  Clerk  for  the  ensuing 
year;  and  the  Rev  Ashbel  G  Fairchild  was  chosen  Moderator,  &  the 
Rev  Francis  Laird  Clerk 

The  Rev  Joseph  Harper,  a  Member  of  the  Pby  of  Richland  being 
present,  on  imitation,  took  his  seat  as  a  corresponding  Member 

The  minutes  of  the  last  stated  &  intermediate  meetings  of  Pby  were 
read 

.On  inquiry  it  appeared,  that  the  members  present,  had  generally 
fulfilled  their  appointments. 

The  Rev  Mess  Wm  Swan,  Win.  Speer,  Francis  Laird,  James 
Graham,  A  G  Fairchild,  Jessy  Smith  &  John  Reed,  assigned  reasons 
for  not  attending  the  last  intermediate  meeting  of  Pby,  which  were 
sustained. 

Mr  Hugh  Cannon,  an  Elder  from  Gilgal  appeared  &  took  his  seat 
as  a  member. 

The  Rev  Mess  Jessy  Smith,  <x:  Saml.  Swan,  assigned  reasons  for  not 
attending  sooner,  which  were  sustained. 

Mr  Alexander  McCandles,  a  licentiate  under  the  care  of  the  Pby 
of  Ohio,  expressed  a  desire  to  put  himself  under  the  care  of  this  P  b  y, 
And  having  produced  a  certificate  of  his  good  standing  &  regular  dis- 
mission from  that  P  b  y,  was  accordingly  recieved. 

A  call  from  the  Congregation  of  Long  Run  for  two  thirds  of  the 
Ministerial  labours  of  Mr  Alexr  McCandles,  promising  him  three  hun- 
dred dollars  a  year;  &  a  call  from  the  congregation  of  McKeesport 
for  one  third  of  his  Ministerial  labours,  promising  him  one  hundred  & 
fifty  dollars  a  year  were  presented  to  P  b  y.  Aftert  he  usual  inquiries 
at  Commissioners  from  these  congregations  the  calls  were  put  into  the 
hands  of  Mr  McCandles  of  which  he  declared  his  acceptance 

Mr  John  Kirkpatrick,  read  a  Presbyterial  exercise  &  homily,  on  the 
subjects  appointed  him  at  the  last  meeting  of  P  b  y,  which  were  sus- 
tained as  parts  of  trial:  &  he  was  appointed  to  prepare  a  lecture  on 
Isaiah  61  :  1—3  verses,  &  a  popular  sermon  on  Rom.  3  &  31.  to  be 
delivered  at  our  next  meeting 

Adjourned  to  meet  to  morrow  morning  at  9  o  clock 

Concluded  with  prayer 

Wednesday  morning  9  o  clock 
Pby  met  according  to  adjournment.      Members  present  as  above. 
After  prayer  the  minutes  of  the  last  session  were  read. 


MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY.  345 

Pby  entered  into  a  free  conversation  on  the  state  of  religion  within 
their  bounds,  &  appointed  the  Rev  Mess  Jessy  Smith  &  Sam]  Swan 
a  committee  to  take  notes  &  prepare  a  condensed  narrative  on  the 
subject  &  report  to  P  I)  v  as  soon  as  practicable 

Rev  Joseph    Harper  was  permitted  to  supply  at  Saltsburgh  &  Warren  until  the 

next  meeting  of   Pb  J 

Pby  appointed  each  Minister  to  supply  one  Sabbath  at  discretion. 
between  this  Sz  their  next  stated  meeting- 

Rev  Jessy  Smith  obtained  leave  of  absence. 

Mr  Hugh  Wright  presented  an  appeal  to  Pby  from  a  judgment  of 
the  Session  of  Rehoboth  Church  censuring  him  for  the  crime  of  intox- 
ication by  Spirituous  liquor 

Pby  after  hearing  the  parties  at  full  length  on  motion  resolved,  that 
Mr  Wright  have  liberty  to  withdraw  his  appeal  with  an  understanding, 
that  the  session  of  Rehoboth  will  open  their  judgment,  with  a  view  to 
give  an  opportunity  of  bringing  forward  any  new  light  he  may  have 
to  offer 

Mr  Mathew  Dunlop  requested  liberty  to  itinerate  out  of  our  bounds 
untill  the  next  stated  meeting  of  Pby;  which  was  granted.  &  the  stated 
Clerk  was  ordered  to  furnish  him  with  the  necessary  testimonials 

The  committee  appointed  to  prepare  a  condensed  narative  on  the 
state  of  religion  presented  a  report,  which  was  accepted. 

Pby  proceeded  to  examine  Mr  Alexr  McCandles  on  his  experimental 
acquaintance  with  religion  &:  sustained  his  answers  as  part  of  trials  for 
ordination:  &  appointed  him  to  prepare  a  sermon  on  Rom  3  &  21  to 
be  delivered  at  their  next  stated  meeting 

Adjourned  to  meet  at  Pittsburgh  on  Saturday  the  23d  Inst,  at  12 
0  clock  Concluded  with  prayer 

Pittsburgh  October  23  1824 
Pby  met  according  to  adjourment.     Constituted  with  prayer.     Mem- 
bers present 
Rev  Mess  Absent  Rev  Mess 

Wm  Speer  James  Power  D  1) 

David  Barclay  Joseph  Henderson 

Robt  Johnston  Wm.  Swan 

Wm.  Johnston  Saml  Porter 

A.  G.  Fairchield  Francis  Laird 

A  O  Patterson  &  James  Graham 

Thos.  Davis  James  Gutherie 

Asa  Brooks 


346  MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 

John  Reed 
Jessy  Smith  & 
Saml  Swan 
The  Kc\    Wm.  Johnston  assigned  reasons  for   not  attending   the  last 
slated  &  intermediate  meetings  of   Pby,  which  were  sustained 

The  business  anticipated  as  the  object  of  this  meeting,  not  being  in 
a  state'  of  preparation  Adjourned  to  meet  at  Long  Run  the  Third 
Tuesday  of  April  next  ((included  with  prayer 

Long  Run  April  19  1825 
P  b  v  met  according  to  adjournment,  &  was  opened  with  a  sermon  by 
Mr  Alexr  MrCandles.  on  Rom.  3:21  the  subject  assigned  him  as  part 
of  trials  for  ordination. 

Constituted  by  prayer    -      Members  present 
Rev  Mess.  Elders  Mess 

Wm  Speer  John  Black 

Francis  Laird  John  Cowan 

Robert  Johnston  Andrew  Fife 

James  Gutherie  Hugh  Lawrance 

Wm.  Johnston  Wm.  Steel 

A.  G.  Fairchild  Nathaniel  Hurst 

A  0  Patterson  Thomas  Hamilton 

|essy  Smith  Wm.  Nixon 

Saml.  Swan  \:  John  Robinson 

Thomas  Davis  John  McCray 

Wm.  Marshal. 
Absent 
Rev  Mess 

James  Power  1 )  1 ).  Joseph  W  Henderson,  Saml.  Porter.  Wm.  Swan, 
David  Barclay,  James  Graham,  &  Asa  Brooks 

The  minutes  of  the  last  stated  &  intermediate  meetings  of  Pby  were 
read 

The   Rev   Nathaniel   R  Snowden    produced  a  dismission   from    the 
Pby  of  Northumberland,  together  with  testimonials  of  his  good  stand 
ing,  with  a  view  to  connect  himself  with  the  Pby  of  Redstone,  &  was 
rc(  ieved  accordingly. 

The  Rev  Joseph  Harper  produced  a  dismission  from  the  Pby  of 
Richland,  together  with  testimonials  of  his  regular  standing,  with  a 
view  to  connect  himself  with  the  Pby  of  Redstone  &  was  recieved 
a<  1  ordingl) . 

On  enquiry  it  was  found,  that  the  Members  had  fulfilled  their  ap- 
pointments to  supply 


MIM    I  ES    "i      i  111     REDST(  »NE    PRESB^  I  l'.KV 


347 


The  Rev  N.  R.  Snowden  &  Robt  Johnston  were  appointed  a  com- 
mittee to  examin(e)  the  sessional  reccords  of  Sawickly  &  Mount 
Pleasant — The  Rev  Mess  Win.  Speer  &  Sam]  Swan,  to  examin(e)  the 
records  of  Georges  creek  &  Morgantown — The  Rev  Mess  A  (3  Pat- 
terson &  Jessy  Smith,  to  examin(e)  the  reccords  of  Rehoboth  & 
Roundhill 

Pby  appointed  the  Rev  Mess  Win.  Speer,  Robert  Johnston,  &SamL 
Swan  Ministers  &  Mr  Joseph  Baldridge  Klder  their  Commissioners  to 
the  next  Genl.  Assembly. 

Pby  proceeded  to  the  examination  of  Mr  Alexander  McCandles  on 
the  learned  languages,  Natural  &  Moral  Philosophy,  natural  &  revealed 
Theology,  &  the  history  &  government  of  the  church.  &  sustained  his 
answers  as  part  of  trials  After  due  examination  Pby  agreed  to  sus- 
tain the  discourse  delivered  by  Mr  A  McCandles  as  part  of  trials,  <x: 
ordered  to  proceed  to  his  ordination  on  to  morrow  at  12  O'clock. 

The  Rev  A  G  Fairchild  was  appointed  to  preach  on  the  occasion  & 
the  Rev  Francis  Laird  to  preside  &  give  the  charge 

Adjourned  to  meet  to  morrow  morning  at  8  o  clock 

Concluded  with  prayer — 

Wednesday  morning  Pby  met  according  to  adjt.  Constituted  by 
prayer. 

Members  present  as  above 

The  minutes  of  the  last  session  were  read 

A  request  was  presented  by  the  Congregation  of  Kittaning,  for  two 
thirds  of  the  Ministerial  labours  of  the  Rev  Nathaniel  R  Snowden,  as 
a  stated  supply  for  two  years;  commencing  the  first  of  Jenuary  last: 
which  was  granted 

The  congregation  of  Uniontown  made  application  for  supplies  & 
for  the  administn.  of  the  Lords  Supper. 

The  Rev  James  Graham  appeared  &  gave  reasons  for  not  attending 
sooner,  cV  also  for  not  attending  the  last  intermediate  meeting  of  Pby 
which  were  sustained 

Congregational  Settlements  were  recieved  from  the  following  Con- 
gregations viz 

Rev  Robt  Johnston  reported  Round  hill  indebted  $302:52 

Rehoboth  on  the  Tst  of  January  1825 —  72:61 

Rev  James  Gutherie  reported  Tyrone  indebted  October  1st 

1824  $L55-75 

— A  G  Fairchild  reported  Morgantown  indebted  March  1825  $66.66 
Georges  creek  April   est.    1825 —  66:87 

— A.  O.  Patterson  reported  Sawickly  clear  April  1825 — Mount  pleas- 
ant clear  Novr  1st.  1824— 


348  MINI    II-    01    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 

— Wm  Johnston  reported  Dunlapscreek  indebted  April  1825  $265:75 

— Thos  Davis  reported  W.  Union  indebted  October  18-1824 — $2.50 
— Salem Do   $.90 

— James  Graham  reported   Beulah  indebted  March   1823 — $1274:31 

A  call  from  the  Congregation  of  Saltsburgh,  for  one  half  of  the 
Ministerial  labours  of  the  Rev  Joseph  Harper,  promising  him  two 
hundred  dollars  a  year,  also  a  call  from  the  Congregation  of  Warren, 
for  one  half  of  his  ministerial  labours,  promising  him  two  hundred 
dollars  a  year,  were  presented  to  Pby,  &  put  into  his  hands,  of  which 
he  declared  his  acceptance 

The  Rev  Mess  John  Reed,  Jessy  Smith,  &  Thos  Davis  were  ap- 
pointed a  committee,  to  meet  in  Saltsburgh  on  the  3d  Thursday  of  May 
next  to  install  the  Rev  Joseph  Harper. 

The  Rev  Jessy  Smith  to  preach  on  the  occasion,  &  the  Rev  Thos 
Davis  to  preside  &  give  the  charge.  — 

The  several  committees  appointed  to  examine  the  records  of  session 
reported,  and  their  report  was  received,  and  the  records  approved. 

Presby.  proceeded  to  the  ordination  of  Mr  Alexr.  McCandless,  and 
did  by  prayer,  and  the  imposition  of  the  hands  of  the  Presby.  solemnly 
ordain,  and  set  him  apart  to  the  whole  work  of  the  Gospel  Ministry; 
and  installed  him  the  regular  Pastor  of  the  united  Congregations  of 
Long  Run  &  McKeesport. 

The  Revd.  A.  G.  Fairchild  preached  on  the  occasion,  and  the  Revd. 
Francis  Laird  presided  and  gave  the  charge. 

Mr  John  Kirkpatrick  delivered  a  lecture  &  popular  sermon  on  the 
subjects  assigned  him  at  the  last  stated  meeting  of  Pby. 

On  motion,  Resolved,  that  Mr.  Matthew  Dunlap  Licentiate  under 
the  care  of  this  P  b  y  be  permitted  to  itinerate  without  their  bounds,  till 
the  next  stated  meeting. 

P.  1).  y  proceeded  to  consider  the  lecture  &  popular  sermon  delivered 
by  Mr.  John  Kirkpatrick,  which  were  sustained  as  parts  of  trial;  and 
appointed  him  to  deliver  a  discourse  on  Luke  10  Chap  42  v  at  their 
next  stated  meeting. 

Adjourned  to  meet  to  morrow  morning  at  8  o. clock. 

Concluded  with  prayer, 

Thursday  morning 
P.b.y  met  agreeably  to  adjournment.      Members  present  as  above. 
After  prayer  the  minutes  of  the  last  ^ession  were  read. 
P.b.y  entered  into  onversation  on  the  state  of  religion  within 

their  bounds:  and  the   Revd.    Messrs  Wm.    Speer  and  Samuel  Swan 
were  appointed  a  committee  to  lake  notes,  and  prepare  a  report  on  the 
t,  to  the  next  G.   Assembly. 


MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY.  349 

Mr.  Hugh  Wright  presented  an  appeal  to  P.b.y  from  a  judgement  of 
the  session  of  Rehoboth  Church,  censuring  him  for  the  crime  of  intox- 
ication by  spirituous  liquor.  P.b.y  after  hearing  the  parties  at  full 
length,  affirmed  the  judgement  of  the  session  of  Rehoboth  in  the  case 
of  Mr.  Hugh  Wright. 

Collections  for  the  commissioners  fund,  were  received  from  the  fol- 
lowing congregations,  viz. 

From  Plumb  Creek  $3-64         Morgan  Town  $1.00 

PokeRun 2. 11  Dunlaps  Creek 2.81^ 

Fairfield 4.00         Brownsville 4.42 

Donegal 3.00         Mount  Pleasant 2.00 

Union 2.00         Sawickly 5.00 

West  Union 2.00         Congruity 2.00 

Salem 2.06*4'     Greensburg  last  year . ...  6.07 

Warren  2.00         Unity  last  year 6.21 

Saltsburg 2.00         Bethel  &  Ebenezer 

Rehoboth 2.85  last  year 5.00 

Round  Hill 0.98         Greensburg 5.64 

Georges  Creek 2.00         Unity 2.82 

Mr.  Ebenezer  Haden  presented  an  appeal  to  P.b.y  from  a  judgement 
of  the  session  of  Sawickly  church,  censuring  him  for  unchristian  conduct. 
P.b.y.  after  having  heard  the  parties  at  full  length,  affirmed  the  judge- 
ment of  said  session  against  Mr.  Haden.  on  the  testimony  of  the  records 
of  session  before  them,  and  his  own  acknowledgement. 

On  motion  resolved,  that,  it  be  recommended  to  the  members  of 
P.b.y  to  take  order  in  their  congregations  for  aiding  the  missionary  fund. 
P.b.y  recommended  to  each  of  its  members  to  take  more  efficient 
measures  to  aid  in  the  Education  fund. 

On  motion  resolved,  that  each  member  supply  one  Sabbath  before  the  next 
stated  meeting  of  P.b.y 

Rev  Nathaniel  R  Snowden  one  Sabbath  at  discretion 

Francis  Laird  one  Sabbath  at  discretion 

James  Guthrie  one  Sabbath  at  Rehoboth 

William  Johnston  one  Sabbath  at  discretion 

A.  G.  Fairchild  one  Sabbath  at  Uniontown 

John  Reed  one  Sabbath  at  Fairfield 

A.  O.  Patterson  one  Sabbath  at  Uniontown 

Jesse  Smith  one  Sabbath  at  Greensburg 

Joseph  Harper  one  Sabbath  at  Donegal 

Thomas  Davis  one  Sabbath  at  Discretion 

Alaxr.  McCandless  one  Sabbath  at  Round  Hill 

James  Graham  the  4th.  of  May  at  Unity 

The  following  congregational  reports  were  received  viz 


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MINUTES   OF   THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY.  351 


Adjourned  to  meet  at  Congruity  on  the  first  tuesday  of  October  next 
at  eleven  o. clock  forenoon.  Concluded  with  prayer. 

Congruity  October  ^th.  1825 
P.b.y  met  according  to  adjournment,  and  was  opened  with  a  sermon 
by  Mr.  John  Kirkpatrick  from  Luke  10-42,  the  subject  assigned  him 
as  part  of  trial  for  licensure,  at  our  last  meeting.     Constituted  with 
prayer.     Members  present 

Rev.  Messrs  Elders  Messrs 

Nathaniel  R  Snowden  David  Larimer 

William  Speer  Alex  Mcintosh 

Francis  Laird  Joseph  Finley 

David  Barclay  Wm.  Hamilton 

Robert  Johnston  Henry  Fulton 

James  Graham  Wm.  Bell 

A.  G.  Fairchild  James  Watson 

A.  O.  Patterson  Thomas  Wilson 

Jesse  Smith  Saml.  Fleming 

Thomas  Davis  John  Adair 

Joseph  Harper  &  Robert  Walker 

Saml.  Swan  Joseph  Young 

Wm.  Nixon  & 
Absent  Rev  Messrs  Robert  Carothers 

James  Powers,  Joseph  Henderson,  William  Swan,  James  Guthrie,  Wm. 
Johnston,  John  Reed,  Asa  Brooks  &  Alax  McCandless. 
The  Rev  Samuel  Porter  departed  this  life  Sept.  23rd.  1825 
P.b.y  proceeded  to  the  choice  of  a  Moderator  &  Clerk  for  the  ensu- 
ing year.      Rev  A.  O  Patterson  was  chosen  Moderator,  &  Jesse  Smith 
Clerk. 

The  minutes  of  the  last  stated  meeting  were  read. 
Rev  David  Barclay  assigned  reasons  for  not  attending  the  last  meet- 
ing which  were  sustained. 

On  inquiry,  it  appeared,  that,  the  members  had  generally  fulfilled 
their  appointments  to  supply. 

The  committee  appointed  to  install  the  Rev  Joseph  Harper,  reported, 
that  they  had  fulfilled  the  duty  assigned  them. 

Rev  John  Reed  appeared,  and  assigned  the  reasons  for  not  attend- 
ing sooner,  which  were  sustained. 

P.b.y  received  notice  from  Mr,  Hugh  Wright  of  his  intention  to  ap- 
peal to  Synod  from  the  decision  of  P.b.y,  in  which  the  judgement  of 
the  Rehoboth  session  was  affirmed  against  him.  On  inquiry  it  appeared 
that  Mr.  Wright  had  not  given  notice  of  his  intention  to  appeal  within 


352  MINUTES  OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 

the  time  specified  by  the  constitution;  notwithstanding  which,  P.b.y 
ed  to  wave  their  right  to  bar  his  appeal. 

P.b.y  proceeded  to  consider  the  discourse  delivered  by  Mr.  Kirk- 
patrickj  which  was  sustained  as  part  of  trials  for  licensure. 

At  Congruity  the  fourth  day  of  October  in  the  year  of  our  Lord  one 
thousand  eight  hundred  &  twenty  frve,  the  Presbytery  of  Redstone, 
having  received  testimonials  in  favour  of  John  Kirkpatrick,  of  his  hav- 
ing gone  through  a  regular  course  of  literature:  of  his  good  moral 
character;  and  of  his  being  in  the  communion  of  the  church;  pro- 
ceeded to  take  the  usual  parts  of  trial  for  his  licensure ;  and  he  having 
given  satisfaction  as  to  his  accomplishments  in  literature:  as  to  his  ex- 
perimental acquaintance  with  religion;  and  as  to  his  proficiency  in 
Divinity  and  other  studies;  the  Presbytery  did,  and  hereby  do  express 
their  approbation  of  all  these  parts  of  trial;  and  he  having  adopted  the 
confession  of  faith  of  this  Church,  and  satisfactorily  answered  the  ques- 
tions appointed  to  be  put  to  candidates  to  be  licensed;  the  Presbytery 
did,  and  hereby  do  license,  the  said  John  Kirkpatrick  to  preach  the 
Gospel  of  Christ,  as  a  probationer  for  the  holy  ministry,  within  the 
bounds  of  this  Presbytery,  or  wherever  else  he  shall  be  orderly  called. 

Adjourned  to  meet  to  morrow  morning  at  nine  o.  clock. 

Concluded  with  prayer. 

October  ^th.  1825 

P.b.y  met  according  to  adjournment.  After  prayer,  the  minutes  of 
the  last  session  were  read. 

Members  present  as  above. 

Rev  Messrs  Speer  and  Swan  were  appointed  a  committee  to  prepare 
a  report  to  Synod  at  their  next  meeting  on  the  state  of  religion  within 
the  bounds  of  this  P.b.y. 

An  appeal  was  presented  by  Mr.  Jacob  Haymaker  from  a  decision 
of  the  session  of  Plumb  Creek  church  by  which  they  had  acquitted  Mr. 
Jeremiah  Murry  of  certain  charges  preferred  by  him,  and  which  he 
had  failed  to  prosicute  at  the  appointed  time. 

An  appeal  was  also  presented  by  Jeremiah  Murry  the  defendant, 
from  the  same  decision,  on  the  ground  that  the  session  had  not  cen- 
sured the  prosecutor  for  failing  to  establish  the  charges. 

After  reading  the  documents  in  the  case,  &  hearing  the  original  par- 
ties at  full  length,  and  the  session  in  defence  of  their  decision,  P.b.y 
agreed  to  affirm  the  decision  of  the  Session,  but  at  the  same  time  rec- 
ommended, that,  they  open  their  judgement,  and  give  the  parties  an- 
other hearing,  as  a  measure,  which,  in  the  opinion,  of  the  P.b.y.  the 
interests  of  the  Church  require. 


MINUTES  OF  THE  REDSTONE  PRESBYTERY.  353 


Dr.  Elisha  D.  Barritt  produced  testimonials  of  his  membership  & 
good  standing  in  the  Church,  together  with  a  diploma  from  William's 
College  in  Massechusetts  and  requested  to  be  taken  under  the  care  of 
this  P.b.  y  as  a  candidate  for  the  Gospel  ministry. 

P.b.y  having  obtained  satisfaction  as  to  his  experimental  acquaint- 
ance with  religion,  received  him  according  to  his  request,  and  assigned 
him  an  P^xegesis  on  the  following  subject  "In  quo  constat  originale 
peccatum"  also  a  presbyterial  exercise  on  Eph,  4,  30,  to  be  read  at 
their  next  meeting. 

Rev  Francis  Laird  obtained  liberty  of  absence  during  the  remaining 
sessions  of  P.b.y. 

It  was  moved  and  seconded,  that,  a  petition  be  presented  to  Synod 
at  their  next  meeting  to  divide  this  P.b.y,  and  that  the  Northern  Turn- 
pike be  the  division  line.  After  some  discussion  a  division  of  the  mo- 
tion was  called  for,  and  the  vote  was  taken  on  the  question,  Shall  this 
P.b.y  be  divided,  and  decided  in  the  affirmative. 

It  was  then  agreed  to  postpone  the  question  on  fixing  the  division 
line  till  their  next  meeting. 

Mr.  John  Kirkpatrick  was  appointed  to  supply  the  vacant  congrega- 
tions within  the  bounds  of  this  P.b.y  untill  their  next  stated  meeting. 

Congruity  Congregation  requested  leave  to  apply  to  other  P.b.ys  for 
supplies,  which  was  granted. 

P.b.y  appointed  their  next  stated  meeting  at  Salem.  The  Rev  Saml. 
Swan  was  appointed  to  open  P.b.y. 

Adjourned  to  meet  at  Washington  the  21st.  inst. 

Concluded  with  prayer. 

Approved  thus  far.  A    WyHe  Modr 

Washington  October  21  1825 

P  b  y  met  according  to  adjournment.     Constituted  by  prayer. 

Present,  the  Rev  Mrss  Wm  Speer,  Robt  Johnston,  Jas  Graham,  Wm. 
Johnston,  A  G  Fairchild,  John  Reed,  A  O  Patterson,  Saml  Swan,  & 
Alexr  McCandles;  with  the  Elders,  George  Plumer,  Joseph  Finley, 
Wm  Penney,  Abraham  Stewart — 

Absent  Rev  Mrss  James  Power  D  D.*  Joseph  W  Henderson,  Wm. 
Swan,  Francis  Laird,  David  Barclay,  James  Gutherie,  Nathaniel 
Snowden,  Asa  Brooks,  Jesse  Smith,  Thomas  Davis  &  Joseph  Harper 

Rev  Mrss  Wm.  Johnston  &  Alexr  McCandles  assigned  reasons  for 
not  attending  the  last  meeting  of  P  b  y  which  were  sustained 

On  motion  resolved,  that  the  resolution  to  petition  the  Synod  of 
Pittsburgh  for  a  division  of  this  Pby,  passed  at  their  last  meeting  be 
reconsidered.     After  some  discussion  it  was  moved  &  seconded  that 


354  MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTER V. 


the  subject  be  indeffinitely  posponed  &  decided  in  the  affirmative 
Adjourned  to  meet  at  Salem  on  the  third  Tuesday  of  April  next 

concluded  with  prayer 

Salem  April  18  1826. 

P  1)  y  met  according  to  adjournment  &  was  opened  with  a  sermon 
by  the  RevSamuel  Swan  from  Math  22:42.  Constituted  with  prayer. — 
Members  present 

Re\  Messrs  David  Barclay,  Robt  Johnson,  James  Graham,  A.  G 
Fairchild,  John  Reed,  Asa  Brooks,  Jesse  Smith,  A.  O.  Patterson, 
Thomas  Davis,  Saml.  Swan.  Joseph  Harper,  &  Alexr  McCandles — 
With  the  Elders,  John  Wilson,  Danl.  Smith,  James  Wilson.  John 
Leisure,  John  McKee,  John  Barns  &  John  Black. — 

Absent  Rev  Messrs  James  Power  D  D,  Joseph  W  Henderson,  Win. 
Swan,  Wm.  Speer,  Francis  Laird,  James  Gutherie.  Wm  |ohnston, 
Nathl  R  Snowden,  &  George  Venemon. 

The  minutes  of  the  last  stated,  &  intermediate  meetings  were  read 

The  Rev  Asa  Brooks  assigned  reasons  for  absence  since  April  1823 
which  were  sustained. 

The  Rev  Alexr  McCandles  assigned  reasons  for  not  attending  the 
last  stated  meeting  <\:  the  Rev  Messrs  David  Barclay,  Jesse  Smith, 
Thos  Davis  &  Joseph  Harper,  assigned  reasons  for  not  attending  the 
last  intermediate  meeting  of  Pby  which  were  sustained 

The  Rev  Messrs  Wm  Speer,  A  G  Fairchild,  &  Alexr  McCandles 
were  appointed  commissioners  to  the  next  Genl.  Assembly;  &  the  Rev 
Jesse  Smith  was  appointed  the  alternate  to  Mr  Speer,  the  Rev  A  0 
Patterson  to  A  G  Fairchild  &  the  Rev  Robt  Johnson  to  Alexr.  Mc- 
Candles 

The  Treasurer  reported  the  following  sums  recieved  for  the  commis- 
sioners fund  viz — 

Mount  pleasant  &  Sawickly $6.  75 

I  .ong  run  &  McKeesport 5.00 

Dunlaps  creek  &  Brownsville 8.00 

Fairfield,  Ligioneer  &  1  >onegal 5-5° 

Rehoboth  &  Round  hill 3.18 

Salem  &  West  Union ,. 2.03 

Ebenezer  &  Bethel 4.35 

Bevifah 4.25 

Indiana  &  Gilgal 2.00 

Saltsburgh  &  Warren 2.75 

Uniontown  &  the  Tent 5.00 

Plumb  creek  &   Poke  run 4.75 

Morgan  town  &  Georges  creek  4.00 

The  following  Congregational  reports  were  presented 


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356  MINUTES   OF   THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 

On  motion  resolved,  that  it  be  recommended  to  the  members  of 
l'li\.  to  adopt  more  efficient  measures  for  increasing  the  commission- 
ers fund. 

Pby  entered  into  a  free  conversation  on  the  state  of  religion  within 
their  hounds;  &  the  Rev  Messrs  Robt  Johnson  &  A.  G.  Fairchild 
were  appointed  a  committee  to  prepare  a  report  on  the  subject,  to  the 
next  Genl  Assembly. 

Sessional  reccords  wire  called  for;  &  the  Rev  Messrs  James  Graham 
&  John  Reed,  were  appointed  a  committee,  to  examin(e)  the  reccords 
of  the  Sessions  of  Rehoboth  &  Round  hill;  the  Rev  Messrs  David 
Barclay  &  Saml  Swan  to  examin(e)  the  reccords  of  the  Session  of 
French-creek;  the  Rev  Messrs  Asa  Brooks  &  Joseph  Harper,  to  exam- 
in(e)  the  reccords  of  the  session  of  Plumb  creek. 

Mr  John  Kirkpatrick  obtained  permission  to  itinerate  without  the 
bounds  of  this  Pby,  untill  their  next  stated  meeting. 

Adjourned  to  meet  tomorrow  morning  at  9  o  clock ; 

concluded  with  prayer. 

April  19,  9  o  clock  A.  M.  The  Pby  met  &  was  constituted  with 
prayer. 

Members  present  a,s  above.  The  minutes  of  the  last  session  were 
read. 

The  Rev  Francis  Laird  appeared,  &  his  reasons  for  not  attending 
sooner,  &  also  for  not  attending  the  last  intermediate  meeting  of  Pb  y, 
were  sustained. 

The  committee  appointed  to  prepare  a  report,  on  the  state  of 
religion,  to  the  next  Genl.  Assembly;  presented  a  draft,  which  was 
read  and  approved. 

The  committee  appointed  to  examin(e)  the  reccords  of  the  session 
of  French  creek  reported,  &  the  reccords  were  approved — The  com- 
mittee appointed  to  examin(e)  the  records  of  the  sessions  of  Rehoboth 
&  Round  hill  reported,  &  the  records  were  approved. 

It  was  moved  &  seconded,  that  sessions  be  required  to  reccord  all 
the  testimony,  taken  in  Judicial  proceedings,  in  the  sessional  book. 
Decided  in  the  negative. 

Tlie  Rev  Francis  Laird,  was  appointed  to  supply  one  Sabbath  at  Long  Run. 

Rev  David  Barclay,  one  Sabb.  at  discretion. 

Rev  Robt  Johnson  one  Sabb.  at  Union. 

Ret  James  Graham,  oik-  Sabb  at  McKeesport. 

Kc\   )cilin  Reel],  one  Sal >1  >.  at  discretion. 

Kr\    Asa   Brooks,  one  Sabb.  at  discretion. 

Rev  Jesse  Smith,  one  Sabb.  at  Long  run. 

Re\  A  <  >  Patterson,  one  Sabb  at  Uniontown,  to  administer  the  ordinance  of  the 
"supper:  \  the  Rev  fames  Gutherie  to  assist. 


\ll\i    II-    01      Mil      REDSTONI     PRESBYTERY.  357 


Rev  Thomas  Davis,  one  Sabb  at  Unity 

Rev  Saml.  Swan,  one  Sabb  at  Greensburgh. 

Rev  Joseph  Harper,  one  Salil)  at  Unity. 

Rev  Wm  Johnston,  one  Sabb  at  Georges  creek. 

Rev  George  Venemon,  one  Sabb  at  Morgan  town. 

From  certificates  of  Settlement  produced,  it  appeared  that  the  Con- 
gregation of  Plumb-creek  stood  indebted  to  the  Rev  Francis  Laird  on 
the  8th  of  April  1826  the  sum  of  $218:52 

And  the  Congn.  of  Poke-run.  same  date 267:20 

The    Congn    of    Round    hill,    to    the    Rev     Robt    Johnson     Jenuary 
1826  232:79 

And  the  Congn.  of  Rehoboth.  same  date — clear 

The  Congn.  of  Mount  pleasant,  Novr  ist  1825 — clear — 
And  the  Congn  of  Sawickly,  on  April  ist.  1826 — clear — 

The  Congn.  of  Fairfield,  to  Rev  Saml  Swan  April  1826  50.00 

The  Congn-  of  Ligoneer  April  17                         1826  33-77 

The  Congn.  of  Donegal,  on  April                         1826 — clear 
The  Congn  of  Salem,  to  Rev  Thos  Davis,  Octor  12th.  1825      227:8.x1.. 
And  the  Congn  of  West  Union,  sarne  date 315:77 

Pby  appointed  their  next  stated  meeting  at  Mount  pleasant 

The  Rev  Alexr  McCandles  &  John  Barns  elder,  obtained  leave  of 
absence  during  the  remaining  sessions  of  Pby. 

The  proposed  change  in  the  ratio  of  representation,  sent  down  by 
the  last  Genl.  Assembly  to  the  several  Pby's.  was  considered  &  ap- 
proved. 

Pby  took  into  consideration  the  injunction  of  the  Genl.  Assembly, 
respecting  furnishing  materials  for  a  history  of  the  Presbeterian  Church, 
&  appointed  the  Rev  Messrs  Win.  Speer,  Robt  Johnson  &  James 
Graham,  a  committee  to  attend  to  the  subject — 

On  motion  resolved,  that  Pby,  hereafter  support  their  own  Com- 
missioners to  the  Genl.  Assembly. 

Dr  Elisha  D  Barritt,  read  an  exegesus  &  Presbeterial  exercise  on 
the  subjects  assigned  at  the  last  stated  meeting  of  P  b  y.  which  were 
sustained  as  parts  of  trial  for  licensure  : 

Pby  then  proceeded  to  examin(e)  Dr.  Barritt  on  the  learned 
languages,  &  sustained  his  answers  as  part  of  trials  :  &  he  was  appoint- 
ed to  prepare  a  Homily  on  John  1:  14  a  lecture  on  Eph.  2:  1-7.  & 
a  popular  sermon  on  the  1  Ch.  of  John  1  :  9;  to  be  delivered  at  our 
next  Spring  meeting 

The  committee  appointed  to  examin(e)  the  sessional  reccords  of 
Plumb  creek  Congregation  reported.  &  the  reccords  were  approved. — 

Rev  Jesse  Smith  was  appointed  to  open  the  next  stated  meeting 
with  a  sermon 


358  MINI    rES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 

Adjourned  to  meet  at  Mount  pleasant  on  the  first  tuesday  of  Octo- 
ber next  Concluded  with  prayer 

Mount  pleasant  October  $0!  1826 

Pby  met  according  to  adjournment,  &  was  opened  with  a  sermon 
by  the  Rev  George  Venemon,  from  Rom  6:  18  Constituted  with 
prayer.  —      Members  present, 

Rev  Messrs  James  Power  1).  1).,  Nathaniel  R  Snowden,  Wm.  Speer, 
Francis  Laird,  David  Barclay,  Robert  Johnson,  James  Graham,  James 
Gutherie,  Wm.  Johnston.  A.  (i  Fairchild,  John-  Reed.  A.  O.  Patter- 
son, Thus  Davis,  Santl.  Swan,  Joseph  Harper,  &  Alexr  M<  Candles; — 
With  the  Elders, 

Messrs  John  Morison,  Wm.  McGary,  Alexr  Irwin,  Francis  Vance, 
John  Giffin,  Thos  Wilson,  Wm.  Nickson,  Peter  Wallace,  Robert 
Cambel,  James  Watson.  Robt.  Fulton,  &  John  Dickie. 

The  Rev  George  Venemon  having  been  detached  by  the  Synod  of 
Pittsburgh  from  the  Pby  of  Ohio  &  attached  to  the  Pby  of  Redstone 
appeared  &  took  his  seat  as  a  member 

Absent  Rev  Messrs  Joseph  W  Henderson.  Wm.  Swan.  Asa  Brooks 
&  Jesse  Smith 

P  b  y  proceeded  to  the  choice  of  a  Moderator  &  Clerk  for  the  ensuing 
year:  ist  the  Rev  John  Reed  was  chosen  Moderator,  &  the  Rev  Saml 
Swan  ( 'lerk. 

The  minutes  of  the  last  session  were  read. 

The  Rev  Messrs  Wm  Speer,  Wm  Johnson  &  Nathaniel  R  Snowden, 
assigned  reasons  for  not  attending  the  last  meeting.  &  the  Rev  James 
Gutherie,  for  not  attend(ing)  the  last  &  preceeding  meetings  of  Pby 
which  were  sustained 

A  call  was  presented  to  Pby,  from  the  Congn.  of  Harmony,  lor  one 
half  of  the  Ministerial  labours  of  Mr  John  H.  Rirkpatrick.  for  which 
they  promise  him  two  hundred  dollars  a  year. 

Also  a  call  from  the  Congregation  of  Armagh  for  one  half  of  his 
Ministerial  labours,  for  which  they  promise  him  one  hundred  &  sixty 
dollars  a  year.  P  b  y,  after  obtaining  satisfaction  that  the  way  was  open 
for  presenting  the  (alls,  agreed  to  put  them  into  his  hands;  of  which 
he  declared  his  acceptance 

Adjourned  to  meet  to  morrow  morning  at  9  o  dock  :  concluded  with 

prayer — 

WEDNESDA\    October  J\,th 

Pby  met  according  to  adjournment.      Members  present  as  above. 

\tnr  prayer  the  minutes  of  the  last  session  were  read 

The     Rev  James   Gutherie   obtained    leave    of  absence    during    the 

remaining  sessions  of   P  b  y. 


MINUTES    "I      I  III     REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY.  359 

The  Congn  of  Congruity  applied  to   Pby  for  the  administration  ol 

the  Lords  Supper,  &  the  Rev  Messrs  Francis  Laird  &  Thos  Davis 
were  appointed  to  perform  that  service  on  the  fifth  Sabbath  of  this 
Inst. 

1'  b  y  agreed  to  reconsider  a  decision  past  at  their  last  stated  meeting 
on  the  subject  of  recording  testimony  in  the  session  book. 

Whereupon  resolved,  that  the  above  decision  be  recinded,  &  that  it 
be  enjoined  on  sessions,  in  recording  Judicial  proceedings,  to  conform 
strictly  to  the  letter  &  spirit  of  the  Constitution. 

Dr.  Elisha  D  Barrett  read  a  homily  on  the  subject  assigned  him  at 
the  last  meeting  of  Pby.  wnich  was  sustained  as  part  of  trials  for 
licensure. 

A  memorial  was  presented  by  Robert  Ewing,  a  member  of  the 
Congregation  of  Ebenezer,  complaining  of  the  conduct  of  the  session 

of  that  Church,  &  praying  for  redress. Resolved,  that  Mr  Ewing 

be  permitted  to  bring  forward  testimony  at  the  next  stated  meeting  of 
Pby,  to  support  his  complaint;  &  that  the  session  be  cited  to  appear 
at  the  same  time,  in  their  own  defence. 

The  Rev  Nathaniel  R  Snowden  obtained  leave  of  absence,  during 
the  remaining  sessions  of  P  b  y. 

Resolved  that  the  next  stated  meeting  of  P  b  y  be  at  Long-run,  on 
the  2d  Tuesday  of  April  next. 

Pby  took  into  consideration  the  case  of  Mr  Mathew  Dunlop,  a 
Licentiate  under  their  care;  <x:  having  understood,  by  common  fame, 
that  he  is  unacceptable  in  the  Churches  where  he  supplied,  &  that  his 
services  do  not  appear  to  be  edifying  to  the  people,  Therefore  resolved, 
that  his  case  be  referred  to  the  Synod  of  Pittsburgh  for  advice,  whether 
it  be  expedient  to  recall  his  license 

Mr  John  H  Kirkpatrick  was  appointed  to  prepare  a  sermon  on 
1  Cor.  1 :  30,  as  a  part  of  trials  for  ordination,  to  be  delivered  at  their 
next  meeting. 

On  motion  resolved  that  a  special  meeting  of  Pb  y  be  appointed  on 
the. 2d  Tuesday  of  December  next,  at  Armagh,  for  the  purpose  of 
examining  Mr  John  H.  Kirkpatrick,  &  ordaining  him  to  the  work  of 
the  Gospel  Ministry,  if  the  way  be  clear.  The  Rev  Saml.  Swan  was 
appointed  to  preach  on  the  occasion,  i\r  the  Rev  David  Barclay  to 
preside  &  give  the  charge. 

The  following  protest  was  offered,  &  ordered  to  be  entered  on  the 
minutes  viz 

The  undersigned.  Members  of  the  Pb  y  of  Redstone,  beg  leave  to 
enter  their  solemn   protest,  against  ;i  decision  of  sd.  Pby,  appointing 


360  MINI' IKS  OF  THE  REDSTONE  PRESBYTERY. 

a  Special  meeting  for  the  purpose  of  examining  Mr  John  H  Kirkpat- 
rick  &  ordaining  him  if  the  way  be  clear,  <N;  appointing  Members  to 
officiate  on  the  occasion,  for  the  following  reasons  viz 

1  We  consider  such  appointments  unconstitutional — 

2  We  view  them,  in  ordinary  cases,  inexpedient  r -r,   1     T 

1  J  f  Robt  Jonson 

HO  Patterson 
(  Saml  Swan 

Adjourned  to  meet  at  Armagh  the  2d  Tuesday  of  Decmr.  next, 

concluded  with  prayer 

In  Synod  Pittsburgh  Oct  18th.  1826 

Examined  and  approved  thus  far.  rtl     ,.  ,   , 

1  '  Obadiah  Jennings 

Moderator 

Armagh  December  12  1826 

P  1)  y  met  according  to  adjournment, '&  was  opened  with  a  sermon  by 
Mr  John  H  Kirkpatrick  on  the  subject  assigned  him  at  their  last 
meeting.      Constituted  with  prayer 

Members  present 

Rev  Mrss  David  Barclay,  Jesse  Smith.  Thos  Davis,  Joseph  Harper, 
&  Saml.  Swan. — 

Elders  Mrss  John  Ewing,  Daniel  Smith,  James  McClain  &  George 
Bolar.  —     Absent 

Rev  Mrss  James  Power  D  1),  Joseph  W  Henderson.  Win  Swan, 
Nathaniel  R  Snowden.  Wm.  Speer,  Robt  Johnson,  James  Graham, 
James  ( iutherie,  Wm.  Johnson,  Ashbel  (1  Fairchild,  John  Reed,  George 
Venemon,  Andrew  0  Patterson.  Francis  Laird,  Alexr.  McCandles  & 
Asa  Brooks 

The  Moderator  being  absent,  the  Rev  David  Barclay  was  chosen 
Moderator  pro  tern — 

The  Rev  Jesse  Smith  assigned  reasons  for  not  attending  the  last 
meeting  of  Pby,  which  were  sustained. 

Pby  proceeded  to  examin(e)  Mr  John  H  Kirkpatrick  on  Ecclesiastical 
history,  Church  Government  &  the  Sacraments.  &  sustained  his  an- 
swers as  part  of  trials. 

After  due  examination,  P  b  y  agreed  to  sustain  the  discourse  delivered 
by  Mr  Kirkpatrick,  as  part  of  trials;  &  resolved  to  proceed  to  his 
ordination  on  to  morrow. 

Adjourned  to  meet  to  morrow  morning  at  eleven  O  clock ;  concluded 

with  prayer 

Wednksd.w  mokmm,. 

Pby  met  according   to  adjournment;    members   present  as  above. 

After  prayer  the  minutes  of  the  last  session  were  read. 


MINI    rES    01      nir    R.EDSTON1     PRESBYTERY.  361 

P  1)  v  proceeded  to  the  ordination  of  Mr  John  H  Kirkpatrick,  *x:  did 
by  prayer  &  the  imposition  of  hands,  solemnly  ordain  &  set  him  apart 

to  the  whole  work  of  the  Gospel  Ministry.  >x:  installed  him  the  regular 
Pastor  of  the  united  Congregations  of  Harmony  c\:  Armagh. 

The  Rev  Samuel  Swan  preached  on  the  occasion  <x:  the  Rev  David 
Barclay  presided  &  gave  the  charge 

Adjourned  to  meet  at  Long  run  on  the  second  Tuesday  of  April  next 

Concluded  with  prayer 

Long-run  April  10  1827 

Pby  met  according  to  adjournment.  l\:  was  opened  with  a  lecture  by 
Mr  Elisha  D  Barret,  on  the  subject  assigned  him  at  their  last  stated 
meeting     Constituted  with  prayer. 

Members  present 

The  Rev  Mrss  Wm.  Speer,  David  Barclay,  Robert  Johnson.  James 
Gutherie,  Wm.  Johnson.  George  Venemon.  Ashbel  G  Fairchild.  John 
Reed,  Andrew  O  Patterson,  Thos  Davis.  Saml.  Swan.  Alexander  Mc- 
Candles  &  John  H.  Kirkpatrick.  Elders 

Mrss  Joseph  Baldridge.  Robert  Smith.  John  Blythe,  Wm.  Nixon. 
James  Caldwell,  Peter  Wallace,  James  Wilson,  John  Robison,  Robert 
Fulton,  George  Bolar.  Robert   Renie,  John   Douglas,  &  James   Dibel 

Absent — Rev  Mrss  Jas.  Power  D  I).  Joseph  W  Henderson  Wm. 
Swan,  Nathaniel  R  Snowden,  James  Graham,  Asa  Brooks,  Jesse  Smith, 
&  Joseph  Harper. 

The  minutes  of  the   last   stated   t\:   intermediate   meetings  were  read 

The  Rev  Mrss  Wm.  Speer,  Robert  Johnson.  James  Gutherie,  Wm 
Johnson.  George  Venemon,  Ashbel  G  Fairchild.  John  Reed,  Andrew 
O  Patterson  «x"  Alexr.  M< Candles  assigned  reasons  for  not  attending 
sooner  which  were  sustained 

The  Rev  Jesse  Smith  assigned  reasons  for  not  attending  sooner 
which  were  sustained 

The  Rev  Stephen  Frontis,  from  the  Pby  of  Orange  being  present, 
&  invited,  took  his  seat  as  a  corresponding  member 

The  Congregation  of  Congruity  requested  liberty  to  present  a  call 
to  the  P  b  y  of  Washington  for  Mr  John  Stockton  a  licentiate  under 
their  care;   which  was  granted 

Mr  Elisha  D  Barret  delivered  a  popular  sermon  on  the  subject  as- 
signed him  at  the  last  stated  meeting  of  Pby,  which,  together  with  the 
lecture  delivered  at  the  opening  of  P  b  y,  was  sustained  as  parts  of  trial 
for  licensure 

Adjourned  to  meet  to  morrow  morning  at  9  o  clock 

concluded  with  prayer 


562  MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 

Wednesday  morning  9  oclock 

Pby  met  according  to  adjournment;  members  present  as  above. 
After  prayer  the  minutes  of  the  last  session  were  read. 

The  Rev  Mrss  Nathaniel  K  Snowden  &  James  Graham  being  pres- 
ent, their  reasons  for  not  attending  sooner  were  sustained. 

Pby  entered  into  a  free  conversation  on  the  state  of  religion  within 
their  bounds;  &  the  Rev  A.  O.  Patterson  &  Alexr  McCandles  were 
appointed  to  prepare  a  statement  on  the  subject  to  the  next  Genl.  As- 
sembly 

The  Rev  Francis  Laird  assigned  reasons  for  not  attending  sooner, 
which  were  sustained  Pby  proceeded  to  consider  the  complaint  of 
Robert  Ewing  against  the  session  of  Ebenezer,  <x:  after  hearing  the 
parties  at  full  length  &  examining  the  proceedings  in  the  case,  it  was 
on  motion  unanimously  resolved,  that  the  Judgment  of  session  be  af- 
firmed:  &  that  Robert  Ewing  had  no  just  ground  for  complaint 

Dr.  John  J  Steel  presented  an  appeal  from  a  decision  of  the  Session 
of  Georges  Creek,  by  which  he  had  been  suspended  from  the  com- 
munion of  the  Church.  His  reasons  for  not  prosecuting  his  appeal 
within  the  limitted  time  were  sustained,  >x:  Pby  agreed  to  take  it  up. 
At  the  request  of  Dr.  Steel,  the  further  consideration  of  his  appeal  was 
posponed  untill  to  morrow  morning 

The  Rev  Jesse  Smith  obtained  leave  of  absence  for  the  remaining 
Sessions  of  P  b  y. 

Resolved  that  the  next  stated  meeting  of  Pby  be  at  Congruity,  on 
the  first  Tuesday  of  October  next 

The  Rev  Mrss  Francis  Laird  &  James  Graham  were  appointed  a 
committee  to  prepare  a  report  to  the  next  Genl.  Assembly  on  the  pro- 
posed alterations  in  the  Confession  of  faith  &  form  of  Church  Govern- 
ment 

Mr  Elisha  D  Barret  was  examined  on  the  Arts  &  Sciences,  Natural 
<x:  revealed  Theology,  Ecclesiastical  history  &  Church  Government,  & 
his  answers  sustained  as  parts  of  trials- 
Adjourned  to  meet  to  morrow  morning  at  9  0  (lock 

( Concluded  with  prayer 

ThURSD  u     M<  (RNING  9  0  clock 

P b  y  met  according  to  adjournment,  members  present  as  above;  after 
prayer  the  minutes  of  the  last  session  were  read 

Pby  resumed  the  consideration  of  the  appeal  of  I  >r.  John  J  Steel; 
&  after  hearing  the  parties.  &  examining  the  reccords  of  Session  in  the 
case,  unanimously  affirmed  the  Judgment  of  the  session.  From  tins 
decision  Dr.  Steel  appealed  to  the  Synod  of  Pittsburgh;  without  assign- 
ing any  reason  except  that  he  thought  himself  agrieved  by  the  decision. 


MINUTES    ''I      I  III.    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY.  363 


The  Rev  James  Gutherie  obtained  leave  of  absence  for  the  remain- 
ing sessions  of  P  b  y 

The  Rev  Mrss  Wm.  Speer  &  John  Reed  were  appointed  Commis- 
sioners to  the  next  Genl  Assembly,  together  with  Mrss  Paul  Morrow 
&  Joseph  Baldridge  Elders  &  the  Rev  A  O  Patterson  was  appointed 
Mr  Speer's  alternate  «.\:  the  Rev  Robt  Johnson,  Mr  Reed's 

The  committee  appointed  to  prepare  a  report  to  the  next  Genl 
Assembly,  presented  the  following,  which  was  a  dopted  viz 

The  Pby  of  Redstone  taking  into  consideration,  the  alterations  pro- 
posed by  the  last  Genl  Assembly  in  the  Confession  of  faith  &  form  of 
Church  Govert. . 

Resolved  (Nem.  con.  .  that  this  P  b  y  cannot  agree  to  the  erasure  of 
the  last  clause  of  Sectn.  4th  Ch  24th  of  the  confession  of  faith,  for  the 
following  reasons. 

1st  Because  the  creed  of  every  Church  ought,  to  be  derived  immedi- 
ately &  wholly  from  rhe  word  of  God;  &  if  once  rightly  settled  can 
never,  with  propriety  be  altered,  in  accommodation  to  any  changes  in 
human  Society,  or  in  the  circumstances  of  the  Church. 

2d  Because  small  alterations  in  the  creed  of  a  Church,  is  calculated 
to  disturb  the  peace,  &  alarm  the  minds  of  its  members,  least  they 
should  prove  the  introduction  to  innovations  of  greater  importance 

3d.  Because  every  person  of  Sound  Judgment  &  accurate  observa- 
tion, must  regard  a  Spirit  of  change  in  this  perticular,  as  productive  of 
the  most  mischievous  results — It  gives  plausibility  to  the  Infidel  objec- 
tion, that  there  is  no  truth  clearly  revealed  in  the  word  of  God-  Inas- 
much as  its  friends  pretend  to  find  truths  in  it  at  one  time,  which  at 
another,  they  discover  to  be  false — and  it  distroys  the  public  confidence 
in  those,  who  maintain  a  system  which  is  liable  to  continual  fluctuation. 

4th.  Because  they  believe  that  the  doctrine  of  the  clause  proposed 
to  be  erased  from  the  Confession  of  faith,  is  evidently  contained  in  the 
Divine  law,  prohibiting  the  inter  marriages  of  near  relations,  if  fairly 
lV  judiciously  interpreted. 

Resolved  further,  that  in  the  opinion  of  this  P  b  y,  all  alterations  in, 
&  additions  to,  the  constitution  of  our  Church,  are  calulated  to  violate 
established  &  useful  habits;  &  that  prudence  requires  that  no  such 
attempts  should  be  made,  unless  imperious  necessity  requires  it,  which 
they  cannot  percieve  in  the  present  case;  &  are  therefore  of  opinion, 
that  the  proposed  alterations  in,  &  additions  to  the  constitution  of  our 
Church  ought  not  to  be  made. — 

Resolved  that  a  Presbyterial  fund  be  instituted:  of  which  the  Rev 
A  0  Patterson  was  appointed  tresurer. 

The  Committee  appointed  to  prepare  a  narrative  on  the  state  of  re- 
ligion reported  &  their  report  was  accepted  &  approved 


364 


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MINUTES   Of    IMF.    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY.  365 


At  Long  Run  April  12  in  the  year  of  our  Lord  one  thousand  eight 
hundreds  twenty  seven.  The  Pby  of  Redstone,  having  received 
testimonials  in  favour  of  Dr.  Elisha  I)  Barret;  of  his  having  gone  thro' 
a  regular  course  of  literature;  of  his  good  moral  character,  cSj  of  his 
being  in  the  communion  of  the  Church  proceeded  to  take  the  usual 
parts  of  trial  for  his  licensure;  &  he  having  given  satisfaction  as  to  his 
accomplishments  in  literature;  as  to  his  experimental  acquaintance 
with  religion,  &  as  to  his  proficiency  in  Divinity  &  other  studies.  The 
Pby  did  &  hereby  do  express  their  approbation  of  all  these  parts  of 
trial ;  &  he  having  adopted  the  Confession  of  faith  of  this  Church,  & 
satisfactorily  answered  the  questions  appointed  to  be  put  to  candidates 
to  be  licensed,  the  P  b  y  did,  &  hereby  do  license  the  said  Elisha  D 
Barret  to  preach  the  Gospel  of  Christ,  as  a  probationer  for  the  holy 
Ministry,  within  the  bounds  of  this  Pby,  or  where  ever  else  he  shall 
be  duly  called. 

The  Rev  Ashbel  G  Fairchild,  requested  leave  to  resign  the  Pastoral 
charge  of  Morgan  town  &  Greensburgh;  &  the  Congregations  were 
accordingly  cited  to  appear  by  their  commissioners  at  the  next  State 
meeting  of  P  b  y,  to  show  cause,  if  any  they  have,  why  the  request 
should  not  be  granted.  * 

The  Rev  James  Graham  was  appointed  to  supply  one  Sabbath  at  Union  town 
at  discretion 

The  Rev  David  Barclay  one  Sab.  at  Gilgal 

The  Rev  Wra.  Johnson  one  Sabb.  at  Union  town 

The  Rev  A  G  Fairchild  one  Sabb  at  discretion 

The  Rev  A  O  Patterson  one  Sabb  at  Congruity 

The  Rev  Thos  Davis  one  Sabb  at  Unity 

The  Rev  Jesse  Smith  one  Sabb  at  Indiana 

The  Rev  Saml  Swan  one  Sabb  at  Unity 

The  Rev  Alexr  McCandles  one  .Sabb  at  Greensburgh 

The  Rev  George  Venemon  one  Sabb  at  discretion 

The  Rev  John  H  Kirkpatrick  one  Sabb  at  Johnstown 

The  Rev  Joseph  Harper  one  Sabb  at  Indiana 

The  Rev  James  Gutherie  one  Sabb  at  Saltlick 

Mr  Mathew  Dunlop,  requested  to  be  dismissed  from  this  Pby,  to 
put  himself  under  the  care  of  the  Pby  of  Richland,  which  was 
granted ;  &  the  Stated  Clerk  was  ordered  to  furnish  him  with  the 
requisite  testimonials 

Mr  E.  D.  Barret  obtained  permission  to  Itinerate  out  of  the  bounds 
of  this  Pby,  untill  their  next  meeting 

Adjourned  to  meet  at  Congruity  on  the  1st  Tuesday  of  October 
next.  Concluded  with  prayer. — 


366  MINUTES   OF   THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 

CONGRUITY  August  2  0   1827 

Pby  met  agreeably  to  the  call  of  the  Moderator,  for  the  purpose 
of  recieving  Mr  Saml.  McPherrin,  a  Licentiate  from  the  Pb)  of 
Washington,  under  their  care  &  to  attend  to  such  other  things  as 
might  appear  necessary,  to  prepare  the  way  for  his  ordination  at  their 
next  Stated  meeting     Constituted  with  prayer 

Members  present 

The  Rev  Mrss  Wra.  Speer,  James  Graham,  Andrew  0  1'atterson, 
Thos  Davis,  Jesse  Smith,  Joseph  Harper,  &  Saml  Swan —  Elders 
Wm.  Gutherie  &  John  Dickie —  Absent  The  Rev  Mrss  James  Power 
D  D  Joseph  W  Henderson,  Wm  Swan,  Francis  Laird,  Nathaniel  R 
Snowden.  David  Barclay,  Robt  Johnson,  James  Gutherie,  Wm  John- 
son, A  G  Fairchild,  John  Reed,  Asa  Brooks,  George  Venemon,  Alexr. 
McCandles,  &  John  H  Kirkpatrick 

The  Moderator  being  absent,  the  Rev  Wm  Speer  was  appointed 
Moderator  pro  tern. 

Mr  Saml.  McPherrin  produced  a  dismission,  with  a  certificate  of 
his  good  standing,  from  the  Pby  of  Washington.  &  desired  to  be 
taken  under  the  care  of  this  Pby  which  was  granted. 

A  call  was  presented  to  Pby  from  the  Congn.  of  Congruity,  for  the 
whole  of  the  ministerial  labours  of  Mr  Saml  McPherrin,  in  which  they 
promise  him  the  sum  of  five  hundred,  dollars  a  year,  to  be  paid  in 
simi-annual  instalments 

P  b  y  agreed  to  put  the  call  in  the  hands  of  Mr  McPherrin,  of 
which  he  declared  his  acceptance 

Pby  then  proceeded  to  examine  Mr  McPherrin  on  the  learned 
languages,  on  his  experimental  acquaintance  with  religion,  the  Natural 
&  moral  sciences,  Natural  &  Revealed  Theology,  Ecclesiastical  history 
&  Church  Government;  &  having  sustained  his  answers  as  part  of 
trials  for  ordination,  appointed  him  to  prepare  a  sermon  on  John  14:  6: 
to  be  delivered  at  their  next  meeting 

Pby  agreed  to  ordain  Mr  Saml  McPherrin  at  their  next  meeting  if 
the  way  be  clear;  &  for  this  purpose,  the  Rev  A  O  Patterson  was 
appointed  to  preach  on  the  occasion,  &  the  Rev  Saml,  Swan  to  be  his 
alternate;  &  the  Rev  Wm  Speer  to  preside  &  give  the  charge,  &  the 
Rev  James  Graham  to  be  his  alternate — 

Concluded  with  prayer 

Congruity  October  2d  1827 
Pby  met  according  to  adjournment,  &  was  opened  with  a  sermon 
by  Mr  Saml    McPherrin  on  the  subject  assigned  him  at  their  special 
meeting     Constituted  with  prayer. 


mini rrfcs  of   1 1 1 1 :  Redstone  presbytery.  367 


Members  present. 

The  Rev  Mrss  Wm.  Speer,  Francis  Laird,  Nathaniel  R  Snowden, 
David  Barclay,  Robert  Johnson,  James  Graham,  Thos  Davis,  Joseph 

Harper,  Saml  Swan,  Alexr  McCandles,  &  John  H  Kirkpatrick. 

Elders  Wm.  Gutherie,  Archibald  Mcintosh,  Charles  Garuthers, 
John    McPheeters,  Wm.    McQuiston   James    Gutherie,   Wm    Pennie, 

John    McConahy,  Wm.    Marshall    &  John    Leisure. Absent    The 

Rev  Mrss  James  Power  D  D,  Joseph  W  Henderson,  Wm.  Swan, 
James  Gutherie,  Wm.  Johnson,  A.  G.  Fairchild,  John  Reed,  A.  0. 
Patterson,  George  Venemon  &  Asa  Brooks. 

Pby  proceeded  to  the  choice  of  a  Moderator  &  Clerk  for  the  ensu- 
ing year;  &  the  Rev  Thos  Davis  was  chosen  Moderator,  &  the  Rev 
James  Graham  Clerk. 

The  minutes  of  the  last  stated,  &  the  last  special  meeting  were  read. 

The  Rev  Joseph  Harper  assigned  reasons  for  not  attending  the  last 
Stated  meeting  of  P  b  y  which  were  sustained 

Pby  agreed  to  sustain  the  discourse  delivered  by  Mr  Saml  McPher- 
rin  as  part  of  trials  for  ordination,  &  resolved  to  proceed  to  his  ordi- 
nation on  to  morrow  morning  at  n  o'clock 

On  enquiry  it  appeared  that  the  Members  had  fulfilled  their  appoint- 
ments to  supply. 

The  Rev  Jesse  Smith,  now  present,  his  reasons  for  not  coming 
sooner  were  sustained. 

The  Rev  Mrss  Nathaniel  R  Snowden,  David  Barclay,  Francis 
Laird,  Robt  Johnson,  Alexr  McCandles  &  John  H  Kirkpatrick, 
assigned  reasons  for  not  attending  the  last  special  meeting  of  P  b  y 
which  were  sustained 

Pby  entered  into  a  free  conversation  on  the  state  of  religion  within 
their  bounds;  &  the  Rev  Mrss  Francis  Laird  &  Jesse  Smith  were 
appointed  a  committee  to  prepare  a  report  to  Synod  on  the  subject. 

Adjourned  to  meet  to  morrow  morning  at  9  o  clock 

Concluded  with  prayer — 

Wednesday  morning  9  o  clock 
Pby  met  according  to  adjournment,    Members  present  as  above. 

After  prayer  the  minutes  of  the  last  session  were  read. 

The  Congregations  of  Lower  Plumb  creek  &  Glade  run  requested 

that  the   Rev  David  Barclay  be  continued  as  a  Stated  Supply,  one 

fourth  of  his  time  in  each  place,  which  was  granted 

At  the  request  of    Mrss  Barclay  &  the  Commissioner  from  those 

Congregations,  the  Rev  Mrss  Robert  Johnson  &  Jesse  Smith  were  ap- 


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pointed  to  prepare  a  letter,  to  be  forwarded  to  them  on  the  subject  of 
remunerating  Mr  Barclay  for  his  labors  among  them 

Mr  Elisha  l>  Barrel  was  appointed  to  supply  three  or  four  Sabbaths  at  Union 
town  &  the  rest  of  his  time,  he  obtained  liberty  (to)  employ,  out  of  the  bounds 
of  this  Pby  untill  their  next  stated  meeting 

Pby  proceeded  to  the  ordination  of  Mr  Saml.  McPherrin  ec  did  by 
prayer  &  the  imposition  of  hands,  solemnly  ordain  &  set  him  apart  to 
the  whole  work  of  the  Gospel  Ministry  &  installed  him  the  regular 
Pastor  of  Congruity  Congregation 

The  Rev  Saml  Swan  preached  on  the  occasion  &  the  Rev  Wm.  Speer 
presided  &  gave  the  charge 

On  motion  resolved  that  the  next  stated  meeting  of  Pby  be  at  Salts- 
burgh  on  the  first  Tuesday  of  April  next;  &  the  Rev  Robt  Johnson 
was  appointed  to  open  Pby 

The  Rev  Miss  Robert  &  Wm.  Johnson  were  appointed  to  supply,  each  one 
Sabb.  at  Uniontown 

The  following  charges  were  presented  to  Pby  by  David  Johnson 
Elder,  against  the  Rev  Nathl.  R  Snowden  viz 

i st  That  he  has  been  guilty  of  misrepresentation  &  falshood  (i)  In 
stating  on  frequent  occasions,  that  David  Johnson,  a  Justice  of  the 
peace,  had  charged  illegal  fees  viz  three  dollars  in  a  certain  case, 
where  Thomas  McConnel  was  plaintiff  &  the  said  N  R  Snowden  deft.  ; 
when  in  fact,  the  fees  charged  were  only  $10114  for  both  Constable  <$: 
Justices  fees.  Which  was  well  known  to  the  said  N.  R.  Snowden 
(2)  That  he  read,  or  pretended  to  read,  to  a  number  of  persons,  a 
paper,  which  he  alleged  was  signed  by  Margaret  Graham,  tending  to 
exculpate  himself  from  a  former  charge;  when  in  fact,  the  said  Mar- 
gret  Graham  had  refused  to  sign  said  paper,  in  Consequence  of  its 
containing  a  false  statement  of  the  transaction  alluded  to.  This  oc- 
curred some  time  in  August  last 
2d  Disorderly  conduct  in  general — 

1  st.  In  quarrelling  with  his  son  in  his  own  house. 
2d.   In  giving  public  notice  that  his  son  would  preach,  when   he  knew 
he  was  deposed. 

Witnesses  to  support  the  1st  charge,  Robt  Brown  Margaret  Graham 
Mary  Johnson 
2d  Charge  Robert  Speer,  Philip  Rigis  &  Church  Reccords. 

Pby  agreed  to  take  up  the  charge,  &  ordered  the  Clerk  to  furnish 
Mr  Snowden  with  a  coppy  which  was  done ;  &  citations  were  given  to 
the  parties  for  such  witnesses  as  they  named. 


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The  Rev  Mrss  John  Reed,  Jesse  Smith  &  Saml.  McPherrin,  with  the 
Elders,  John  Douglas  &  Archibald  Mcintosh,  were  appointed  a  Com- 
mittee to  meet  in  Kittaning  on  the  2d  Tuesday  of  Novr  next,  to  take 
testimony  in  the  above  case.  Pby  agreed  to  meet  in  Greensburgh, 
on  the  2d  Tuesday  of  Deer  next.  Adjourned  to  meet  in  Pittsburgh  on 
the  friday  after  the  meeting  of  Synod.  Concluded  with  prayer 

In  Synod     ,     Oct.  18th-  1827 

Examined  and  approved  thus  far. 
E.  P.  Swift 

Modr. 

Pittsburgh  October  igth  1827 

P  b  y  met  according  to  adjournment,  Constituted  with  prayer. 
Members  present. 

Rev  Mrss  Nathaniel  R  Snowden,  Wm.  Speer,  Francis  Laird, 
Robert  Johnson,  James  Graham,  Wm- Johnston,  Ashbel  G  Fairchild, 
John  Reed,  George  Venemon,  Joseph  Harper,  Alexander  McCand- 
less,  John  H  Kirkpatrick  &  Saml.  McPherren. 

Absent.  The  Rev  Mrss  James  Power  D.  D. ,  Joseph  W.  Henderson, 
Jas  Gutherie,  Asa  Brooks,  Jesse  Smith,  Andw  O  Patterson,  David 
Barclay,  Thos  Davis  &  Saml  Swan. 

The  minutes  of  the  last  meeting  of  P  b  y  were  read. 

The  Rev  Mrss  George  Venemon,  A.  G.  Fairchild,  John  Reed  & 
Wm.  Johnston,  assigned  reasons  for  not  attending  the  last  meeting  of 
Pby,  which  were  sustained 

The  Rev  A.  G.  Fairchild  renewed  his  request,  for  leave  to  resign 
his  Pastoral  charge  of  the  Congns.  of  Morgantown  &  Greensburgh. 
Pby  being  assured  that  said  Congregations  did  assent  to  the  request 
of  Mr  Fairchild  it  was  accordingly  granted. 

A  Call  was  presented  to  Pby  by  the  Congregation  of  Union,  for  one 
half  of  the  Ministerial  labours  of  the  Rev  A.  G.  Fairchild,  in  which 
they  promise  him  200  dollars  to  be  paid  in  simi  annual  Instalments. 

Pby  having  assertained  that  the  way  was  clear,  agreed  to  put  the 
call  into  his  hands,  of  which  he  declared  his  acceptance 

On  motion  resolved,  that  the  Rev  Mrss  Robert  Johnson.  Wm  John- 
ston, George  Venemon  &  James  Gutherie  &  A  O  Patterson,  be  a  com- 
mittee to  install  the  Rev  A.  G.  Fairchild  in  the  Congn.  of  Union,  on 
the  2d  Monday  of  Novr.  next;  &  that  the  Rev  George  Venemon 
preach  on  the  Occasion,  &  the  Rev  Wm.  Johnston  be  his  alternate : 
&  the  Rev  Robert  Johnson  preside  &  give  the  charge. 

.  Adjourned  to  meet  in  Greensburgh  the  2d  Tuesday  of  Deer.  next. 

Concluded  with  prayer 


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Greensburgh  Deer,  nth  1827 
Pby    met    according    to    adjournment,    constituted    with    prayer. 

Members  present 

The  Rev  Mrss  Nathaniel  l<  Snowden,  Wm.  Speer,  Robert  Johnson, 
Andrew  ()  Patterson,  <S:  Thos  Davis.     With  the  Elders;  John   Cun 

ingham,  Wm  Marshal,  Paul  Morrow.  Jacob  Dibel,  James  Calwell  <S: 
Joseph  Kibler. 

Absent  The  Rev  Mrss  James  Power  1).  I ).  Joseph  \V  Henderson, 
David  Barclay,  Francis  Laird,  James  Graham,  James  Gutherie,  Wm. 

Johnston,  Ashbel  G  Fairchild,  John  Reed.  Asa  Brooks,  Jesse  Smith, 
Saml.  Swan,  Joseph  Harper,  Alexr  McCandles,  George  Venemon, 
John  H  Kirkpatrick  &  Saml  McPherren 

The  Rev  Wm.  Swan  departed  this  life  Novr  [3th  1827 

The  clerk  being  absent,  the  Ke\  A  <)  Patterson  was  chosen  Clerk 
pro  tem. 

The  minutes  of  the  last   Stated   &  intermediate  meetings  were   read. 

The  Rev  A.  O.  Patterson  assigned  reasons  for  not  attending  the 
last  stated  &  intermediate  meetings  of  Pby  which  were  sustained 

Mr  John  Holmes  Agnew,  a  licentiate  from  the  Pby  of  Carlisle  ap- 
peared, &  expressed  a  desire  to  put  himself  under  the  care  of  this 
Pby.  And  having  produced  a  certificate  of  his  good  standing  & 
regular  dismission  from  that  Pby,  was  accordingly  recieved. 

A  call  from  the  Congn.  of  (Jniontown  for  the  whole  of  the  Minis- 
terial labours  of  Mr  J.  H  Agnew.  promising  him  four  hundred  dollars 
a  year,  was  presented  to  Pby. 

After  due  consideration  Pby  agreed  to  put  the  call  into  the  hands 
of  Mr  J  H  Agnew,  of  which  he  declared  his  acceptance 

The  Rev  Mrss  Saml  McPherren  &  Jesse  Smith  appeared,  &  assigned 
reasons  for  not  attending  sooner  which  were  sustained 

The  Rev  Francis  Laird  appeared.  &  assigned  reasons  for  not  com- 
ing sooner,  which  were  sustained 

Pby  proceeded  to  examin  Mr  J.  H.  Agnew  on  his  experimental 
acquaintance  with  religion,  on  the  learned  languages,  the  natural  & 
moral  Sciences,  &  Theology.  &  sustained  his  answers  as  parts  of  trial 
for  ordination 

Pby  proceeded  to  the  considiration  of  the  charges  preferred  by 
David  Johnston  Rider  against  the  Rev  Nathaniel  R  Snowden.  &  after 
hearing  a  part  of  the  Testimony  obtained  by  the  committee  appointed 
for  that  purpose,  adjourned   to  meet   to  morrow  morning  at  9  O  clock 

Concluded  with  prayer 


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Wednesday  morning  nine  O  clock. 

P  b  y  met  according  to  adjournment.  Members  present  as  above. 
After  prayer,  the  minutes  of  the  last  session  were  read. 

P  1)  y  resumed  the  consideration  of  Mr  Snowden's  case,  &  the  tes- 
timony being  finished  &  the  parties  heard  at  full  leangth,  the  Rev  Mrss 
Robert  Johnson  <S:  Francis  Laird,  with  Paul  Morrow  Elder  were  ap- 
pointed a  Committee  to  prepare  a  minute  on  the  subject 

P  1)  v  having  heard  with  much  pleasure,  that  the  Philadelphia  Bible 
Society,  has  adopted  a  resolution,  to  supply,  within  three  years,  every 
destitute  family  in  the  state  of  Pena.  with  the  Sacred  Scriptures. 

On  motion  resolved,  that  this  P  b  y  do  heartily  approve  of  the  Spirit 
manifested  in  the  foregoing  resolution,  &  engage  to  use  their  best  en- 
deavours, in  co-operation  with  the  beneficent  efforts  of  that  Society  in 
furthering  so  important  an  object. 

P  b  y  also  resolved  to  recommend  to  the  Congns.  under  their  care, 
a  more  efficient  co-operation,  in  the  efforts  of  the  A.  B.  Society,  to 
furnish  the  Sacred  Scriptures  to  the  needy  &  destitute  in  our  own  & 
foreign  Countries. 

The  Rev  Thos  Davis  preached  the  opening  sermon  last  evining 
from  Gal.  1 :    ro 

The  committee  appointed  to  prepare  a  minute  on  the  trial  of  the 
Rev  X.  R.  Snowden,  presented  a  report,  which  was  adopted,  &  is  as 
follows  viz 

P  b  y  after  maturely  deliberating  on  the  charges  prefered  against 
the  Rev  Nathaniel  R  Snowden  &  the  evidence  produced  to  support 
them,  decided,  that  none  of  them  were  substantiated  by  testimony 
excepting  the  last  specification. 

P  b  y,  however  are  of  opinion,  that  a  degree  of  impropriety,  appears 
from  the  testimony,  to  attach  to  the  conduct  of  Mr  Snowden.  in 
reading  a  certificate  which  he  had  drawn  up  for  Miss  Graham  to  sign, 
tending  to  exculpate  him  from  another  charge,  before  he  obtained 
her  signature,  &  which,  according  to  his  own  acknowledgment,  she 
afterwards  refused  to  sign,  because,  as  she  alleged,  the  contents  of 
the  certificate  were  not  correct. 

And  further:  that  the  conduct,  of  Mr,  Snowden  in  making  an  ap- 
pointment for  his  son  to  preach,  was  highly  improper,  &  inconsistant 
with  the  purity  <Sc  peace  of  the  Church,  &  with  the  character  &  stand- 
ing of  the  Gospel  Ministry.  &  therefore  Judge  that  he  acknowlege 
his  fault  in  the  above  perticulars.  &  be  solemnly  admonished  by  the 
Moderator. 

Resolved,   that    the    Moderator    admonish    the    prosecutor,    for  not 


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having  taken  that  precaution  he  ought  to  have  done,  to  assertain, 
whether  he  had  sufficient  evidence  to  support  the  charges,  before  he 
presented  them  to  P  b  y. 

Pby  taking  into  view  the  importance  of  Sabbath  Schools,  for  the 
moral  &  religious  instruction  of  the  rising  generation,  do  most  earn- 
estly recommend  to  the  churches  under  their  care,  a  more  special  & 
vigorous  attention  to  the  promotion  of  these  beneficent  Institutions  in 
their  respective  bounds. 

Pby  agreed  to  meet  at  Uniontown  on  the  4th.  Wednesday  of 
Jeny.  next  at  two  Oclock  P.  M.  for  the  purpose  of  ordaining  Mr  J.  H. 
Agnew,  if  the  way  be  clear;  &  in  this  event,  the  Rev  A.  O.  Patterson 
was  appointed  to  preach  on  the  occasion,  &  the  Rev  George  Venemon 
his  alternate;  &  the  Rev.  A.  G.  Fairchild  to  preside  &  give  the 
(barge.  &  the  Rev.  Wm.  Johnston  his  alternate 

Mr  J.  H.  Agnew  was  appointed  to  prepare  a  discourse  on  2  Cor. 
3  :  18,  to  be  delivered  at  their  next  meeting,  as  part  of  trials  for  ordi- 
nation. 

•  The  Committee  appointed  to  Install  the  Rev  A.  G.  Fairchild, 
Pastor  of  the  Congregation  of  Union,  reported  that  they  had  performed 
the  duty  assigned  them 

Resolved  that  the  testimony  in  the  case  of  Mr  Snowden  be  kept  on 
file. 

Mr  |.  II.  Agnew  was  appointed  to  .supply  at  at  Rehoboth  the  first  Sabbath  of 
[enuary,  &  the  Rev  Alexr.  McCandles,  at  Round  hill  the  2d  Sabb.  of  Jenuary. 

Adjourned  to  meet  at  Uniontown  on  the  -di.  Wednesday  of  Jeny. 
next.  Concluded  with  prayer 


Uniontown  Jany.  25///.    1828 
.Pby  met  according  to  adjournment,  constituted  with  prayer. 

Members  present 
The  Rev  Mrss  Robert   Johnson.   James   Gutherie,    Ashbel    C    Fair- 
child  &  Andrew  0  Patterson;  with  the  Elders  Benjamin  Laughead,  & 
Thomas  Lewis  Absent 

The  Rev  Mrss  James  Power  D  D,  Joseph  W  Henderson  Nathaniel 
R  Snowden,  Wm.  Speer,  David  Barclay,  Francis  Laird,  James  Gra- 
ham, Wm.  Johnston,  John  Reed.  Asa  brooks,  Jesse  Smith,  Thos 
Davis,  Saml  Swan,  Joseph  Harper,  Alexr  McCandles,  George  Vene- 
mon, John  H  Kirkpatrick  &  Saml  McPherren 

The  Moderator  &  Clerk  being  absent,  the  Rev  Robert  Johnson  was 
chosen  Moderator.  &   Rev  Andrew   ()  Patterson  Clerk  pro,  tern. 


MINUTES    OF     IHF    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 


The  Rev  A  G  Fairchild  assigned  reasons  for  not  attendin(g)  the  last 

intermediate,  the  Rev  James  Gutherie.  for  not  attending  the  last  stated 
&  intermediate  meetings  ofPby,  which  were  sustained. 

Pby  proceeded  to  examine  Mr  J.  H.  Agnew,  on  Ecclesiastical  His" 
tory  >S:  Church-Government,  &  sustained  his  answers  as  parts  of  trials. 

Mr  I  H  Agnew  delivered  a  sermon  on  the  subject  assigned  him  at 
the  last  stated  meeting  of  Pby.  which  was  sustained  as  part  of  trials 
for  ordination. 

Pby  being  fully  satisfied  as  to  the  qualifications  of  Mr  J.  H.  Agnew 
to  preach  the  Gospel,  resolved  to  proceed  to  his  ordination  on  to  mor- 
row at  ii  (  )  clock. 

Adjourned  to  meet  to  morrow  morning  at  i  i  o  clock. 

Concluded  with  prayer 

Thursday  morning 

Pby  met  according  to  adjournment.      Members  present  as  above. 

After  prayer  the  minutes  of  the  last  session  were  read. 

The  Rev  Wm.  Johnston  appeared.  &  his  reasons  for  not  attending 
sooner.  ^  also  for  not  attend(ing)  the  last  intermediate  meeting  of  Pby 
were  sustained. 

Pby  proceeded  to  the  ordination  of  Mr  J.  H.  Agnew.  <N:  did.  by 
prayer  <Sj  the  imposition  of  the  hands  of  the  Pby.  solemnly  ordain  & 
set  him  apart  to  the  whole  work  of  the  Gospel  ministry.  &  installed 
him  the  regular  Pastor  of  the  Congregation  of  Uniontown — 

The  Rev  Andrew  O  Patterson  preached  on  the  occasion.  &  the  Rev 
Ashbel  G.  Fairchild  presided  &  gave  the  charge 

Adjourned  to  meet  at  Saltsburgh  on  the  first  Tuesday  of  April   next 

Concluded  with  prayer 

Saltsburgh  April  ist  r8z8 

Pby  met  according  to  adjournment  <N:  was  opened  by  the  Rev  Rob- 
ert Johnson,  with  a  sermon  on  2  Cor:  10.  4:5.  Constituted  with  prayer. 
Members  present. 

Rev  Mrs-  Wm.  Speer,  Francis  Laird.  Nathaniel  R.  Snowden.  Rob- 
ert Johnson.  James  Graham.  John  Reed.  Andrew  O  Patterson. 
Thomas  Davis,  Samuel  Swan.  Joseph  Harper.  Alexander  McCandles. 
John  H.   Kirkpatrick  <N:  Samuel  McFarren With  the  Elders 

Saml.  Paul.  Thos  Hamilton.  Benjamin  Irwin.  John  Ewing,  Henry 
Fulton.  Wm.  McQuisten,  John  Robinson  &:  John  S.  Adair— 

The  minutes  of  the  last  stated  &  intermediate  meetings  were  read — 

Absent.  The  Rev  Mrss-  James  Power  D.  D.  Joseph  W.  Hender- 
son.  James    Gutherie.    William    Johnston.    George    Venemon,     David 


374  MINI    IKS    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 

Barclay,  Ashbel    ('•    Fairchild,  Asa   Brooks,  Jesse   Smith    &    |ohn  H. 
Agnew. 

The  Rev  Miss  James  Graham,  John  Reed,  Saml.  Swan,  Joseph 
Harper,  Alexr  McCandles  &  John  H  Kirkpatriek  assigned  reasons  for' 
not  attending  the  late  intermediate  meetings  of  P.b.y.  at  Creensburgh 
&  Union-town;  &  the  Rev  Mrss  Wm.  S])eer.  Francis  l.aird,  Nathan- 
iel R.  Snowden,  Thomas  Davis  cV  Saml.  McKarren,  for  not  attending 
the  last  of  these  meetings,  which  were  sustained 

The  Rev  John  Joice,  a  member  of  the  P.b.y.  of  Harmony,  being 
present,  &  invited,  took  his  seat  as  a  corresponding  member 

The  Rev  Wm.  Kenedy  from  the  P.b.y.  of  Alegheny,  asked  per- 
mission to  preach  in  the  bounds  of  this  P.b.y.  untill  our  next  meeting, 
which  was  granted. 

An  application  from  East  Liberty,  praying  to  be  erected  into  a  con- 
gregation, was  presented  to  P.b.y. 

After  some  discussion  on  the  subject  of  the  above  petition.  Ad- 
journed to  meet  to  morrow  morning  at  9  o  clock — 

Concluded  with  prayer. 

Wednesday  mornino. 

P.b.y  met  according  to  adjournment.  Members  present  as  above. 
After  prayer  the  minutes  of  the  last  session  were  read. 

Rev  John  H.  Agnew  appeared  &  his  reasons  for  not  coming  sooner 
were  sustained 

Pby  resumed  the  consideration  of  the  petition  from  East  Liberty, 
&  after  considerable  discussion,  it  was  on  motion  resolved  that  the 
prayer  of  the  petition  be  granted  ;  &  the  Rev  Mrss  Joice  &  Graham 
were  appointed  to  organize  the  congregation. 

Of  this  decision  Mr  Graham  declared  his  intention  to  complain  to 
the  Synod  of  Pittsburgh  for  the  following  reasons  viz 

1  Because  the  Pby  acted  precipitately  in  the  case,  &  refused  to 
give  his  Congregation  a  hearing 

2  Because  he  sincerely  believed,  their  decision  was  directly  calcu- 
lated to  destroy  the  Congregation  over  which  he  had  been  Pastor  for 
23  or  24  years 

3  Because  the  precedent,  if  generally  acted  on.  would  destroy  a 
great  proportion  of  the  Congregations  in  the  bounds  of  the  Pby. 

4  Because  there  was  only  a  small  proportion  of  those  who  applied 
for  the  erection  of  a  new  Congregation  presbyterians. 

5  Because  the  decision  implied  a  reflection  or  <  ensure  on  him,  for 
neglect  of  Ministerial  duties 

Signed  James  Graham. 


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376  MINUTES    Dl     THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 


Pby  entered  into  a  free  conversation  on  the  state  of  religion  within 
their  bounds;  <.V  the  Rev  Mrss  A.  O.  Patterson  &  Saml.  McFarren 
were  appointed  a  committee  to  prepare  a  report  on  the  subject  to  the 
next  ( ienl.   Assembly 

The  Rev  Mrss  Francis  Laird  &  John  H  Kirkpatrick  requested  leave 
oi   absence  during  the  remaining  sessions  of  Pby  which   was  granted. 

Applications  for  supplies  were  presented  from  the  congregations  of 
Glade  run  &  Genner — 

The  Rev  Mrss  Robert  Johnson  &  Saml  McFarren  with  |oseph 
Baldrige  Elders  were  appointed  commissioners  to  the  next  Genl  As- 
sembly— 

From  certificates  presented  it  appeared  that  the  Congregation  of  Sa- 
wickly  had  paid  up  the  Salery  in  full  untill  the  ist.  of  April  1828 — & 
Mount  Pleasant  untill  the  ist  of  Novr.  1827:  &  that  the  Congregation 
of  Salem  was  indebted  to  the  Rev  Thos  Davis  $154:43  on  the  ist  of 
October  1827 

The  Rev  Win.  Speer  was  appointed  to  supply  one  Sabbath  at  Congruity,  Fran- 
cis Laird  oik-  Sabbath  at  Congruity,  James  Graham  one  Sabb.  at  discretion,  John 
Reed  one  Sabb.  at  Glade-run,  Andrew  ().  Patterson  one  Sabb.  at  Rehoboth, 
Thomas  Davis  one  Sabb.  at  discretion,  Alexr  McCandles  one  Sabb.  at  Round  hill, 
Joseph  Harper  one  Sabb.  at  discretion,  Saml.  Swan,  to  administer  the  sacrament 
of  the  Supper  at  Genner  &  John  II  Kirkpatrick  to  assist,  John  H  Agnew,  one 
Sabb.  at  discretion,  |ames  Gutherie,  one  Said),  at  Rehoboth,  Wm.  Johnston  one 
Sabb.  at  discretion.  George  Venemon,  one  Sal>l>.  at  discretion.  Jesse  Smith  one 
Sabb.  at  Congruity,  David  Barclay  one  Sabb.  at  discretion,  Ashbel  <i.  Pairchild 
one  Sahli  at  discrel ion 

On  motion  resolved  that  the  next  stated  meeting  of  F.b.y.  be  at  Sa- 
wickly,  &  the  Rev  John  H.  Agnew  was  appointed  to  preach 

Resolved  that  it  be  enjoined  on  the  members  of  P.b.y,  to  comply 
with  the  injunction  of  the  last  General  Assembly,  on  the  subject  of 
collections  for  the  missionary  fund. 

Resolved,  that  the  members  of  F.b.y.  instruct  those  who  may  be 
appointed  to  collect  for  missionary  purposes,  to  provide  themselves 
with  two  subscription  papers,  one  for  the  Foard  of  foreign  Missions  & 
one  for  the  Board  of  Missions  under  the  care  of  the  Genl.  Assembly. 
&  for  the  western  missionary  Society. 

Adjourned  to  meet  at  Sa wickly  the  ist.  Tuesday  of  October  next. 

Concluded  with  prayer 

EBENEZER  June  ^rd  1828 
Presbytery    met    at    the    call    of   the    moderator — Constituted    with 
prayer— members  present ;  the   Rev.  Messrs.  Nathaniel   R.  Snowden, 


MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY.  ^77 


John  Reed.  Jesse  Smith.  Thomas  Davis,  and  Joseph  Harper;  with  the 
Elder.  John  Ewing  —  Absent  the  Rev.  Messrs  James  Power  D.  I).. 
Joseph  W  Henderson.  William  Speer,  Francis  Laird,  Robert  Johnson. 
James  Graham.  James  Gutherie,  William  Johnston.  Ashbel  G.  Fair- 
child.  David  Barclay,  Andrew  ( >.  Patterson.  George  Venemon,  Asa 
Brooks,  Samuel  Swan.  Alexander  McCandles.  Samuel  McFerren,  |ohn 
H.  Kirkpatrick,  and  John  H.  Agnew. 

The  Rev.  Jesse  Smith  was  appointed  clerk  pro  tern. 

The  Rev  Nathaniel  R.  Snowden  presented  a  request  to  be  dismissed 
from  this  Presbytery,  to  join  the  Presbytery  of  Huntingdon,  which  was 
granted,  and  he  is  hereby  dismissed  as  a    Member  in    regular  standing 

Adjourned  Concluded  with  prayer 


Saw  icklv   Tuesday  October  ~tth  1828 

Presbytery  met  according  to  adjournment,  and  was  opened  with  a 
sermon  by  the  Rev  George  Venemon.  from  Malachi  4th.  2nd 

Constituted  with  prayer 

Members  present,  the  Rev  Messrs  William  Speer,  Francis  Laird. 
David  Barclay,  Robert  Johnson.  James  Graham,  James  Gutherie, 
William  Johnston.  Ashbel  G  Fairchild,  Andrew  O  Patterson,  George 
Venemon,  Thomas  Davis.  Samuel  Swan.  Joseph  Harper,  Alexander 
McCandles,  John  H  Kirkpatrick,  Samuel  McFarren  and  J.  Holmes 
Agnew:  with  the  elders  Joseph  Baldridge,  John  Cowan.  William  Kirk 
patrick,  Alexander  Irwin.  Charles  Carothers,  Francis  Vance,  Enoch 
French,  Samuel  Carothers,  Abraham  Fulton,  Robert  Fulton,  William 
Marshal,  Francis  G.  Bailey  and  James  Hamilton 

Absent — the  Rev  Messrs  James  Power  D.  I)..  Joseph  W  Hender- 
son, John  Reed,  Asa  Brooks.  &  Jesse  Smith. 

The  Rev.  Messrs  David  Barclay,  William  Johnston.  George  Vene- 
mon, Ashbel  G  Fairchild.  and  James  Gutherie  assigned  reasons  for  not 
attending  the  last  meeting  of  Presbytery,  which  were  sustained. 

On  inquiry  it  appeared  that  the  members  present  had  faithfully  ful- 
filled their  appointments,  to  supply — 

The  Rev.  John  Joice,  a  member  of  the  Presbytery  of  Harmony, 
being  present,  was  invited,  and  took  his  seat  as  a  corresponding 
Member 

The  Rev.  Messrs.  William  Spear.  David  Barclay,  Francis  Laird. 
James  Graham.  Robert  Johnson,  James  Gutherie,  Andrew  O  Patter- 
son. George  Venemon,  William  Johnston,  Ashbel  G  Fairchild,  Samuel 
Swan,  Alexander  McCandles,  John  H  Kirkpatrick,  Samuel  McFarren, 
and  John  H.  Agnew  assigned  reasons  for  not  attending  the  last  pro  re 
nata  meeting  of  Presbytery  which  were  sustained. 


378  MINUTES    OF    I  HI.    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 

The  Rev  Samuel  Swan  was  chosen  Moderator  and  the  Rev.  Samuel 
McFarren  Clerk,  for  the  ensuing  year. 

The  Rev  Messrs.  Andrew  O  Patterson  and  Robert  Johnson  were 
appointed  a  committee  to  take  into  consideration  the  recommendation 
of  the  Genera]  Assembly,  on  the  subject  of  intemperance. 

The  Rev  Messrs  Francis  Laird  and  William  Johnston,  were  appointed 
a  committee,  to  take  into  consideration,  the  recommendation  of  the 
General  Assembly,  on  the  subject  of  the  General  Union  for  promoting 
the  observance  of  the  Christian  Sabbath. 

The  Rev  Mrss  J.  Holmes  Agnew  &  Saml  McFarren  were  appointed 
a  committee,  to  take  into  consideration  the  recommendation  of  the  last 
Genl  Assembly,  on  the  subject  of  educating  young  men  for  the  Gospel 
Ministry. 

Adjourned  to  meet  tomorrow   morning  at  9  Oclock 

( loncluded  with  prayer 

W*EDNESDA\    MORNING  9  O  (lock 

Fby   met  according   to  adjournment.    Members    present   as  above 
After  prayer  the  minutes  of  the  last  session  were  read — 

A  call  was  presented  from  the  Congregation  of  bower  Plumb  creek, 
for  one  half  of  the  Ministerial  labours  of  Mr  Elisha  I)  barret,  in  which 
they  promise  him  two  hundred  dollars  a  year,  in  regular  half  yearly 
payments;  &  also  a  call  from  the  Congregation  of  Glade-run,  for  one 
half  of  his  Ministerial  labours,  in  which  they  promise  him  two  hundred 
dollars  a  year,  in  regular  half  yearly  payments 

Pby,  having  assertained  that  the  calls  were  regularly  prepared,  tV' 
no  obstacles  in  the  way,  agreed  to  put  them  into  Mr  barrets  hands,  of 
which  he  declared  his  acceptance 

Mr  Barret  was  directed  to  1  ire] tare  a  discourse  on  Col,  1:  1410  be 
delivered  at  the  next  meeting  of  Pby,  as  part  of  trials  for  ordination 

Pby  agreed  to  meet  at  lower  Plumb  creek  on  the  second  Tuesday  of 
December  next,  to  ordain  Mr  Elisha  1)  Barret  if  the  way  be  clear;  & 
the  Rev  Jesse  Smith  was  appointed  to  preach  on  the  occasion,  &  the 
Rev  Saml  McFarren  his  alternate,  \'  the  Rev  John  Reed  to  preside  & 
give  the  charge.   &  the   Rev  Joseph    Harper  his  alternate. 

Mr  Adam  Torrence  offered  himself  as  a  candidate  for  the  Gospel 
Ministry.  Pby  having  assertained  that  Mr  Torrence  is  a  member  of 
the  Church  in  good  standing  &  has  passed  thro  a  regular  course  of 
education,  proceeded  toexamin(e)himon  his  experimental  a<  (juaintance 
with  religion,  his  knowledge  of  the  Latin  &  greek  languages.  &  the 
natural  &  moral  Sciences,  &  sustained  his  answers  as  parts  of  trial. 


MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTEkY.  379 


The  following  question  was  assigned  to  Mr  Torrence  as  a  theme  for 
exegesis 

Quod  objectum  est,  et  quae  (ansa  efficiens  fidei? 

On  motion  resolved,  that  it  be  recommended  to  the  Members  of  this 
Pby,  to  pay  more  perticular  attention  to  the  constitutional  injunction 
on  the  subject  of  reading  the  Sac  red  Scriptures,  as  a  pari  of  Divine 
Service,  on  the  Sabbath 

A  memorial  from  the  Congregation  of  Beula,  praying  the  P  b  y  to 
reconsider  their  decision,  relative  to  the  organization  of  a  congregation 
at  East  Liberty  was  presented. 

After  some  discussion,  the  consideration  of  this  memorial  was  indefi- 
nitely postponed. 

The  committee  appointed  to  take  into  consideration  the  recommenda- 
tion of  (the)  last  Genl  Assembly,  on  the  subject  of  the  Genl  Union  for 
promoting  the  observance  of  the  Christian  Sabbath,  presented  the  fol- 
lowing report,  which  was  adopted 

The  Pby  of  Redstone,  view  the  observance  of  the  Christian  Sabbath, 
of  vital  importance,  in  cherishing  the  benign  influence  of  religion  in 
our  happy  land; — in  promoting  that  righteousness  which  alone  exalteth 
a  nation — &  extending  thro'  every  class  of  Society,  that  knowledge  & 
virtue  which  are  the  stability  of  our  times-  And  believing  that  a  care- 
ful observance  of  the  duties  of  that  sacred  day,  is  absolutely  necessary, 
for  training  up  &  qualifying  immortal  creatures  for  that  ''rest  which 
remains  for  the  people  of  God  beyond  the  grave."'      Therefore. 

Resolved,  that  this  P  b  y  highly  approve  of  the  formation  of  the  Genl 
Union  for  promoting  the  observance  of  the  Christian  Sabbath,  <\:  do 
earnestly  recommend  to  their  Members  &  the  Churches  under  their 
care,  a  special  attention  to  the  recommendation  of  the  last  Genl 
Assembly,  to  promote  the  great  object  of  the  above  Union,  by  the 
formation  of  auxiliary  associations,  as  far  as  practicable,  in  all  our  Con 
gregationi's).  &  by  enforcing  the  discipline  of  the  Church,  whenever  the 
Sabbath  is  profaned  by  any  of  its  members 

The  committee,  to  whom  was  referred,  the  recommendation  of  the 
Genl  Assembly  on  the  subject  of  intemperance,  presented  the  following 
report,  which  was  unanimously  adopted 

Whereas  a  Society  has  been  formed  in  Boston,  by  a  number  of  pious, 
philanthropic  &  patriotic  men,  from  different  parts  of  the  United  States, 
denominated  the  Americ  an  Society  for  the  promotion  of  temperance, 
the  object  of  which  is,  to  discourage  the  habitual  &  distructive  use  of 
ardent  spirits:  &  whereas  the  Genl  Assembly  of  the  Presbyterian 
Church,  have  highly  approved  of  the  object  of  this   Society,  &  recom- 


380  MINT  IKS    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 


mended  it  to  the  attention  &  and  co-opperation  of  the  Presbyteries  & 
churches  under  their  care.     Therefore, 

Resolved,  1st.  that  this  P  b  y  cordially  approve  of  the  above  Society, 
as  proceeding  from  pious  &  humane  motives;  &  calculated,  under  the 
smiles  of  a  merciful  Providence,  to  check  the  progress,  if  not  entirelv 
to  remove  the  distructive  consequences  of  intemperance. 

2nd  Resolved,  that  we,  the  members  of  this  Pby,  will  not  make  use 
of  spirituous  liquours  ourselves,  nor  have  them  used  in  our  families, 
except  as  medicine — that  we  will  not  furnish  them  as  an  article  of  ac- 
commodation for  our  friends,  &  that  we  will,  in  all  suitable  ways,  dis- 
courage the  use  of  them  in  the  families,  &  among  the  people  of  our 
respective  charges,  &  in  the  community  generally.  We  do  moreover 
earnestly  hope,  that  entire  abstinance  from  the  use  of  ardent  spirits, 
except  as  a  medicine,  will  become  general,  especially  among  those  who 
bear  the  christian  name. 

The  above  resolutions,  your  committee  think,  are  justified,  by  the 
few  following  reasons. — viz  Intemperance  is  evidently  a  growing  evil, 
extending  its  desolating  influence  with  fearful  rapidity  thro  the  land, 
exhibiting  mournful  cause  of  alarm  to  the  friends  of  Religion  &  human- 
ity. Its  ravages  are  not  confined  to  the  ranks  of  those,  who  are  mar- 
shalled under  the  banners  of  the  God  of  this  world,  but  have  extended 
even  into  the  precincts  of  the  visible  Church  ;  &  therefore  call  loudly 
for  the  united  efforts  of  all  the  friends  of  (iod  &  man,  to  stay  the  prog- 
ress of  this  deadly  foe. 

It  is  given  as  the  deliberate  opinion  of  numerous  eV  highly  respect- 
able Medical  Societies  that,  what  is  called  the  temperate  use  of  ardent 
spirits,  is  injurious  to  health;  &  it  is  believed,  from  the  most  correct 
estimates  that  are  made  on  the  subject,  that  not  less  than  30.000  human 
beings,  in  these  united  states,  anuallv  fall  victims  to  the  intemperate 
use  of  intoxicating  liquors;  &  probably  not  less  than  100.000  are 
rendered  useless,  if  not  a  nuisance  to  .Society.  But  when  we  turn  our 
attention  to  the  effects  of  intemperance,  either  with  regard  to  its  de- 
moralizing influence  on  Society,  or  its  awful  consequences  as  connected 
with  the  retributions  of  eternity,  we  are  filled  with  horror,  &  con- 
strained to  use  every  lawfull  effort,  &  make  every  reasonable  sacrifice, 
to  rescue  our  fellow  men  from  impending  ruin. 

Inasmuch  as  the  experience  of  ages  has  proved  that,  neither  civil  en 
actments,  nor  coercive  measures,  have  presented  barriers  sufficient  to 
stem  this  torrent  of  iniquity  which  threatens  to  inundate  our  land,  it  is 
believed,  the  only  alternative  is,  for  the  friends  of  humanity  &  religion, 
to  endeavour,  both  by  precept  <S;  example,  so  to  revolutionize  public 


MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY.  38 1 


opinion  on  this  subject,  that  the  common  use  of  ardent  spirits,  either 
in  public  meetings  or  social  intercourse,  shall  no  longer  be  regarded 
as  reputable. 

Experience  has  clearly  established  the  fact,  that  so  long  as  even  the 
temperate  use  of  ardent  spirits  is  considered  a  necessary  refreshment 
or  a  mark  of  hospitality,  the  evil  will  doubtless  increase;  it  is  therefore 
believed,  that  the  only  expedient  that  can  be  adopted  with  hope  of 
success  is,  intire  absti nance,  except  for  purposes  purely  medicinal. 

On  motion  resolved,  that  it  be  recommended  to  the  Members  of  this 
Pby,  to  pay  particular  attention  to  the  directions  of  the  Genl.  Assembly, 
&  the  subsequent  resolution  of  the  Synod  of  Pittsburgh,  on  the  sub- 
ject of  intercommunion  with  other  churches. 

The  Rev  John  Joice  reported,  that  he  had,  according  to  the  in- 
structions of  Pby,  organized  a  Congregation  at  East  Liberty,  with 
thirty  one  members,  &  three  Elders. 

Mr.  Wra.  Marshal,  obtained  leave  of  absence  during  the  remaining 
sessions  of  P  b  y 

Mr  Mathew  Dunlop  obtained  leave  to  itinerate  without  the  bounds 
of  this  P  b  y  for  one  year 

Resolved  that  the  next  stated  meeting  of  P  b  y  be  at  Greensburgh  & 
the  Rev  J.  Holms  Agnew  was  appointed  to  open  Pby  with  a  sermon. 

The  Rev  Thos  Davis  was  appointed  to  supply  one  Sabbath  at  Kit- 
taning . 

Ordered,  that  each  Minister  supply  one  Sabbath  at  discretion,  before 
the  next  stated  meeting  of  P  b  y. 

Adjourned  to  meet  at  Pittsburgh  on  Monday  the  20th  Inst. 

Concluded  with  prayer. 

In  Synod  Oct.  \-]th —  1828. 

Examined  and  Approved  thus  far. 

James  Wright  Mod — 

Pittsburgh  October  20th.  1828 
P.b.y  met  according  to  adjournment.     Constituted  with  prayer 
The  application  to  which  the  Pby  expected  to  attend  at  this  meeting, 
&  for  which  it  was  appointed,  not  being  presented,  Pby  adjourned  to 
meet  at  Greensburgh  on  the  first  Tuesday  of  April  next. 

Concluded  with  prayer. 


3>s- 


VIINUTES    01      I  UK    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 


Roll  of  Presbytery 
Rev.  | ame^  Power  I).  I  >. 
[oseph  W  .   1 1 1  ii>  lih-<  >n 
Francis  Laird 
I 'avid  Barclay 
Robert  Johnston 
James  Graham 
Janus  ( rutherie 
William  Johnston 
Ashbel  G.  Fairchild 
John  Ree 1 
Asa  Brooks 
Jesse  Smith 
Anchv.  O  Patterson 
Thomas  Davis 
Samuel  Swan 
Joseph  Harper 
George  Venemon 
Alexander  McCandles 
John  H.  Kirkpatrick 
Samuel  McFarren 
J.  Holms  Agnew 
Elisha  D.  Barrett 
Robert  Henry 
S.  Howell  Terry 
James  Campbell 
Watson  Hughs 

Robert  Johnston 
James  Gutherie 
William  Johnston 
Ashbel  G.  Fairchild 
Asa  Ilrooks 
George  Venemon 
Andrew  O.  Patterson 
Alexander  McCandles 
Robert  Henry 
S.  Howel  Terry 
Joseph  Harper 
Joel  Stoneroad 
Cyrus  I!.  Bristol     Missy. 
Noah  H.  Gillett 
[as.  McDougall 

Wm.  Annan 

Saml.  Montgomery. 


at  this  date  and  the  following  Months — 

W.  C.      Died  Aug.  5th  1830 

W.  (  . 

Plumb  creek  &   I'oke-run 

Jeffersi  m 

Rehoboth  &  Roundhill 

Beulah 

Lauril  hill  «.V  Tyrone 

Brownsville  &  Dunlaps  creek 

Georges  creek  &  Union 

Indiana  &  Gilgal 

French  creek 

Ebenezer  &  Bethel 

Mount  pleasant  &  Sawickly 

Salem  &  West  Union 

Fairfield,  Ligioneer  &  Donegal 

W.  C. 

Jefferson  i\  W-u   Providence 

Long  run  &  McKeesport 

Harmony  &  Annah 

Congruity 

Union  town 

Power  Plumb  creek  &  (Hade  run 

Greensburgh  &  Unity 

Somerset  &  Gener 

Kittaning  &  Crooked  creek 

Saltsburgh  &  Warren 

Subsequent  Roll — 

Rehoboth  &  Round  hill 

Laurel  hill  &  Tyrone 

Brownsville  &  Tyrone 

Georges  creek  &  Union  (Tent) 

Clarkshurgh  &  French  creek 

Jefferson  &  New  Providence 

Mount  pleasant  &  Sawickly 

Long  run  &  McKeesport 

1  rreensburgh  &  Unity 

Somerset  &  Genner 

W.  C. 

Uniontown 

Middletown 

Connellsville 

Indian  creek 

Morgantown 

( Connellsville 

Sandy  Creek 

Stuarts  town 

Stuarts  Run 


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I'ii  rsBi  rgb  October  20th  1828 

F.  b.  v.  met  according  to  adjournment. 

Constituted  with  prayer.  Members  present.  Kc\  Mrss  Win.  Speer, 
Robt.  Johnston.  James  Graham,  Wm.  Johnston.  Andw.  <)  Patterson, 
Joseph  Harper.  Saml.  Swan.  Alexr.  McCandles  &  Saml.  McFarren. 

Absent  the  Rev  Mrss  Jas.  Power  D.  I).  Joseph  \V.  Henderson. 
Francis  I.aird.  David  Barclay,  Jas.  Gutherie,  John  Reed,  Asa  Brooks. 
Jesse  Smith,  John  H.  Kirkpatrick.  A.  G.  Fairchild,  George  Venemon. 
Thos  Davis  &  J.  H  Agnew. 

The  Rev  Mrss  A.  0.  Patterson  &  Saml  McFarren,  were  appointed 
to  prepare  a  report  to  the  Synod  on  the  subject  of  religion  within  our 
bounds. 

Adjourned  to  meet  at  lower  Plumb  creek  on  the  1st.  Tuesday  of 
Deer.  next. 

Concluded  with  prayer. 

Lower  Plumb  creek  Deo.  gth  1828 

P  b  y  met  according  to  adjournment.  ix:  was  opened  by  Mr  Elisha  D 
Barret,  with  a  sermon  on  the  subject  assigned  him  at  the  last  stated 
meeting,  as  part  of  trials  for  ordination.  Constituted  with  prayer. 
Members  present. 

The  Rev  Mrss  David  Barclay.  John  Reed,  Jesse  Smith,  Joseph 
Harper.  &  John  H  Kirkpatrick:  with  the  Elders.  Benjn.  Irvin,  Wm. 
Anthony,  Robert  Walker  &  James  Watson. — 

Absent  the  Rev  Mrss  James  Power  D  D.  Joseph  W  Henderson, 
Wm  Speer.  Francis  Laird,  Robert  Johnston,  James  Graham,  James 
Gutherie.  Wm  Johnston.  A  G  Fairchild,  Asa  Brooks,  A.  O.  Patterson, 
Thos.  Davis,  Saml.  Swan.  George  Venemon,  Alexr.  McCandless. 
John  H.  Kirkpatrick,  Saml.  McFarren,  <\r  J.  Holms  Agnew. 

The  Rev  John  Reed  was  chosen  Moderator  &  the  Rev  Jesse  Smith 
clerk  pro  tern 

Pby  proceeded  to  examine  the  discourse  delivered  by  Mr  Barret  & 
agreed  to  sustain  it  as  part  of  trials. 

Adjourned  to  meet  to  morrow  morning  at  ten  Oclock. 

Concluded  with  prayer 

Wednesday  morning. 

Pby  met  according  to  adjournment  Constituted  with  prayer.  Mem- 
bers present  as  above. 

The  minutes  of  the  last  session  were  read.  Pby  proceeded  .to  the 
ordination  of  Mr  Elisha  D  Barret.  &  did  by  prayer  &:  the  laying  on  ot" 


384  "         MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 


the  hands  of  the  P  b  y  solemnly  ordain  &  set  him  apart  to  the  holy 
office  of  the  Gospel  Ministry  &  installed  him  the  regular  Pastor  of  the 
united  Congregations  of  Lower  Plumb-creek  &  Glade  run.  The  Rev 
Jesse  Smith  preached  on  the  occasion  &  the  Rev  John  Reed  presided 
&  gave  the  charge. 

Adjourned   to  meet  at  Greensburgh  on  the  first  Tuesday  of  April 

next. 

Concluded  with  prayer. 

Greensburgh  April  7th  1829 

P  b  y  met  according  to  adjournment  &  was  opened  with  a  sermon 
by  the  Rev  J.  Holms  Agnew  on  2  Peter  2:  25.  Constituted  with 
prayer.  Members  present:  The  Rev  Mrss  Francis  Laird,  Robert 
Johnston,  James  Gutherie,  Wm.  Johnston,  A.  O.  Patterson,  Thomas 
Davis,  Joseph  Harper,  Saml.  Swan,  Alexr.  McCandles,  John  H.  Kirk- 
patrick,  Saml.  McFarren,  J.  Holms  Agnew,  &  Elisha  D.  Barret;  with 
the  Elders,  Paul  Morrow,  Wm.  Gutherie,  David  A.  C.  Sherrard,  John 
Blythe,  Thomas  Potter,  John  Cuningham,  Seymour  Moses,  John 
Robinson,  Saml.  Fleming,  John  Steele,  Thomas  Lewis,  &  Benjamin 
Irwin.  Absent  the  Rev  Mrss  James  Power  D  D,  Joseph  W  Hender- 
son, Wm.  Speer,  David  Barclay,  James  Graham,  A.  G.  Fairchild, 
George  Venemon,  John  Reed,  Asa  Brooks  &  Jesse  Smith. 

'Hie  minutes  of  the  last  stated  &  intermediate  meetings  were  read. 
The  Rev  Mrss  Francis  Laird,  James  Gutherie,  John  H.  Kirkpatrick 
&  J.  H.  Agnew,  assigned  reasons  for  not  attending  the  intermediate 
meeting  at  Pittsburgh,  which  were  sustained. 

The  Rev  Mrss  F.  Laird,  R.  Johnston.  J.  Gutherie,  W.  Johnston, 
A.  O.  Patterson,  T.  Davis,  S.  Swan,  A.  McCandles,  S.  McFarren,  & 
J.  H.  Agnew,  assigned  reasons  for  not  attending  the  last  intermediate 
meeting  of  P.b.y  which  were  sustained. 

Mr.  Adam  Torrence  read  an  exegesus  on  the  theme  assigned  him  at 
the  last  stated  meeting  of  P.b.y,  which  was,  at  his  own  request,  re- 
turned to  him  for  correction,  to  be  read,  together  with  a  critical  exer- 
cise on  Eph.  5.   2.  at  the  next  stated  meeting  of  P.b.y. 

The  Rev  Francis  Laird  requested  leave  to  resign  his  office  as  treasurer 
of  the  Commissioners  fund,  which  was  granted.  &  the  Rev  Saml  Mc- 
Farren was  appointed  in  his  stead. 

P  b  y  went  into  a  free  conversation  on  the  state  of  religion  in  their 
bounds,  &  the  Rev  Mrss  A.  O.  Patterson  &  J.  H.  Agnew,  were  ap- 
pointed to  prepare  a  narrative  on  the  subject  for  the  next  Genl  Assem- 
bl) . 


MINUTES   OF   THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY.  385 

Adjourned  to  meet  to  morrow  morning  at  9  O  clock. 

Concluded  with  prayer. 

Wednesday  morning  Pby.  met  according  to  adjournment,  members 
present  as  above. 

After  prayer  the  minutes  of  the  last  session  were  read 
The  complaint  of  James  Marshall,  a  member  of  the  session  of  Ebe- 
nezer,  against  a  decision  of  said  session,  by  which  James  Ewing  was 
acquitted  of  a  charge  of  fornication  &  bastardy  was  taken  up.  After 
some  discussion,  the  further  consideration  of  the  complaint  was  indefi- 
nitely postponed. 

The  Rev  Wm.  Speer  appeared  in  P.b.y.  &:  his  reasons  for  not  at- 
tending sooner  were  sustained.  In  consequence  of  ill  health,  Mr 
Speer  asked  leave  to  resign  the  Pastoral  charge  of  the  congregations  of 
Greensburgh  &  Unity. 

With  the  consent  of  the  commissioners  from  said  congns.  his  request 
was  granted,  <$:  the  congregations  were  declared  vacant. 

Resolved,  that  it  be  enjoined  on  those  Members  of  P.b.y.  who  have 
not  yet  contributed  to  the  commissioner's  fund,  to  send  on  their  con- 
tributions to  the  Treasurer. 

Pby  proceed  to  the  choice  of  members  to  attend  the  next  Genl 
Assembly;  &  the  Rev  Mrss  A.  O.  Patterson  &  J.  Holms  Agnew  were 
elected,  &  the  Rev  Alexr  McCandles  the  alternate  to  either;  with  the 
Elders  Mrss  Paul  Morrow  &  Robert  Rainey  Esqrs,  &  John  Robinson 
alternate  to  either. 

Resolved,  that  the  members  of  this  P.b.y  will  bear  their  equal  pro- 
portion of  the  necessary  expenses  of  their  commissioners  to  the  Genl. 
Assembly,  in  all  cases,  when  the  annual  contributions  for  that  purpose 
prove  insufficient. 

Resolved  that  this  Pby  decidedly  approve  the  measures  adopted  by 
the  board  of  Missions  of  the  Genl.  Assembly. 

Congregational  settlements  were  called  for,  &  the  Rev  Wm.  Speer 
reported,  that  the  congn.  of  Unity  had  settled  with  him,  &  satisfied 
his  claims  until  this  date. 

The  Rev  A.  O.  Patterson  reported,  that  the  Congn.  of  Sawickly, 
had  satisfied  his  claims,  up  to  the  first  of  this  Inst. 

The  Rev  Thos.  Davis  reported,  that  the  Congn.  of  Salem,  was  in- 
debted to  him,  on  the  8th  of  Octr.  last,  $218.93.  &  that  West  Union 
Congn.  was  indebted  to  him  on  the  3d  of  this  Inst.  $245.00 

The  Rev  Robert  Johnston  reported,  that  the  Congn.  of  Rehoboth 
had  satisfied  his  claims,  up  to  the  first  of  Jenuary  1829 


386  MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 

The  Rev  James  Gutherie,  with  the  Elders  John  Blythe,  David  A. 
C.  Sherrard  &  Thos  Potter,  obtained  Leave  of  absence,  during  the  re- 
maining sessions  of  P.  1).  y. 

Mrss  Saml.  Adams  &  Edward  Carlton  appeared  in  P.b.y,  as  Com- 
missioners from  the  Congn.  of  Saltsburgh,  &  presented  a  request  from 
that  Congn.  that  the  Rev  Joseph  Harper  their  Pastor,  might  be  dis- 
missed from  that  part  of  his  charge. 

P  b  v  proceeded  to  consider  the  request,  &  after  some  discussion,  a 
committee  was  appointed  to  confer  with  the  parties  &:  endeavour  to 
effect  a  mutual  agreement  on  the  subject.  The  commissioners  pro- 
posed to  pay  Mr  Harper  all  past  dues  to  the  present  time,  &  continue 
him  as  a  stated  Supply  for  three  months,  at  the  same  rate  of  compen- 
sation he  had  recieved  for  the  last  half  year,  in  case  he  would  consent 
to  be  dismissed  at  the  present  time.  To  this  Mr  Harper  agreed,  &: 
the  committee  made  the  following  report,  which  was  adopted  viz 
Your  committee  having  taken  into  consideration  the  existing  state  of 
the  Congn.  of  Saltsburgh,  are  of  opinion  that  it  will  tend  to  the  peace 
of  the  church  in  that  quarter,  &  also  to  Mr  Harper's  own  peace  &  use- 
fulness that  the  pastoral  relation  between  him  &  said  Congn  be  dis- 
solved, &  therefore  recommend  that  the  prayer  of  the  petitioners  be 
granted. 

Resolved  that  it  be  recommended  to  the  Members  of  this  P.b.y.  to 
pay  a  special  attention  to  the  recommendation  of  the  Genl.  Assembly 
in  relation  to  the  Amern.  Union  for  promoting  the  observance  of  the 
Sabbath 

The  following  Congregational  reports  were  then  presented  viz. 


Minutes  of  the  redstone  presbytery. 


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388  MINUTES   OF   THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 


Resolved  that  it  be  recommended  to  the  churches  under  our  care,  to 
observe  Wednesday  the  27th  of  May  next  agreeably  to  the  recommend- 
ation of  the  last  Genl.  Assembly  as  a  day  of  special  prayer. 

Mr.  Laird  was  appointed  to  supply  at  Unity  on  the  1st.  Sabbath  in  June. — Mr. 
Roberl  fohnson  one  day  at  Sawickly,-  •&  at  Greensburgh  the  2nd.  of  June.  The 
Revd  lames  Graham,  at  Greensburgh  the  2nd.  in  May — and  one  at  discretion. — 
The  Revd.  James  Gutherie, — one  day  at  Sawickly,  and  one  at  discretion. — 

The  Revd.  William  Johnson,  one  day  at  Uniontown,—  &  one  at  discretion. — 
Tin'  Revd.  Ashliel  G.  Fairchild,  one  Sabbath  at  Union  Town.  &one  at  discretion. 

The  Revd.  John  Reed,  at  Unity  the  1st.  Sabbath  in  July,  and  at  Saltsburgh  the 
2nd.  in  August. 

The  Revd.  Jesse  Smith,— at  Unity  the  3d.  Sabbath  in  June — &  at  Saltsburgh 
the  2nd.  in  September. — 

The  Revd.  A.  O.  Patterson, — at  Greensburgh  the  3d.  Sabbath  in  July  load- 
minister  the  Lord's  Supper. — 

The  Revd.  Thomas  Davis  at  Unity  the  3d.  Sabbath  in  May,  to  administer  the 
Lord's  Supper — &  at  Greensburgh  the  2nd.  Sabbath  in  September. —  The  Revd. 
Samuel  Swan,  one  day  at  Somerset,  and  one  at  discretion. — 

The  Revd.  Joseph  Harper,  one  Sabbath  at  Jenner,  and  one  at  discretion. — 

The  Revd.  Alexr.  McCandless,  at  Greensburgh  the  1st.  Sabbath  of  July,  and 
one  at  discretion. — The  Revd.  George  Vanemon,  one  Sabbath  at  Union  Town, 
and  one  at  discretion. 

The  Revd.  John  H.  Kirkpatrick,  one  Sabbath  at  Jenner,  &  one  at  discretion.— 
The  Revd  Samuel  McFarren,  one  Sab. bath  at  Unity  to  administer  the  Lord's 
Supper,  and  one  at  Mount-Pleasant. — The  Revd.  J.  H.  Agnew,  one  Sabbath  at 
discretion. 

The  Revd.  Elisha  D.  Barret,  one  Sabbath  at  Kittanning,  and  one  at  discretion. 

Adjourned  to  meet  at  Unity  on  the  first  Tuesday  of  October  next. — 

Concluded  with  prayer. — 

Unity  Church, — Octr.  6th.  1829. 

P.b.y.  met  according  to  adjournment,  &  was  opened  with  a  sermon, 
by  the  Revd.  A.  O.  Patterson,  from  2nd.  Cor.  5.  20. —     Constituted 

with  prayer. Members  present — 

the  Revd.  Messrs  Francis  Laird, — N.  R.  Snowden, — Robert  John- 
ston,— James  Graham, — George  Venemon, — Jesse  Smith, — And.  O. 
Patterson, —Thomas  Davis, — Samuel  Swan, — Joseph  Harper, — Alexr. 
McCandless, — John  H.  Kirkpatrick, — Saml.  McFarren, — &  J.  Holmes 
Agnew. — With  the  Elders, — Wm.  McGary, — Wm.  Fiudley, — -Alex. 
Johnson, — Nathaniel  Hurst, — William  Barnet, — Henry  Hartman, — 
John  Barnes, — Robert  Johnson, — William  Ralston, — Hugh  Cambell, — 
Joseph  Baldridge, — &  Andrew  Love, — Wm.  McCloskey,  — ec  James 
Barkhamer. — 

Vbsent,The  Rev.  Messrs  James  Power D.D. — Jos. W.Henderson, — 


MINUTES    OF     VHV     REDSTONF     PRESBYTERY.  389 

David   Barclay. — Wm.  Johnston.- — James   Gutherie. — A.   Green  Fair- 
child, — John  Reed — Asa  Brooks, — «$:  Elisha  D.  Barret. — 

The  minutes  of  the  last  stated  &  intermediate  meetings  were  read. — 
On  inquiry,  it  appeared  that  the  members  had  generally  fulfilled  their 
appointments  to  supply. 

The  Rev.  Messrs  George  Vanemon, — James  Graham  Ov;  Jesse  Smith 
ss igned  reasons  for  non-attendance  at  some  former  meetings  of  Presb. 
which  were  sustained. — 

The  Rev.  John  Reed  appeared  in  Presb.  &  assigned  reasons  for  late 
attendance,  which  were  sustained. — 

The  Rev.  Francis  Laird — was  chosen  Moderator,  &  the  Rev.  Saml. 
McFarren  Clerk. — The  Rev.  John  Reed  assigned  as  a  reason  for  not 
attending  the  last  stated  meeting  of  Presb.  that  he  had  no  horse,  which 
was  not  sustained.  He  also  assigned  reasons  for  not  attending  the 
meeting  in  October  last,  which  were  sustained. — 

The  Rev  Joseph  Harper  requested  leave  to  resign  the  pastoral  charge 
of  the  congregation  of  Warren;  and  the  congregation,  by  their  com- 
missioners, concurring  in  the  request,  it  was  granted. — 

The  Rev.  N.  R.  Snowden  requested  a  dismission  to  join  the  Presb. 
of  Erie. — -After  some  interlocutory  discussion,  Presb.  adjourned  to 
meet  to  morrow  morning  at  9  o  clock. — 

Concluded  with  prayer. 

Wednesday  Morndsg,  9  oclock. — 

Prcsbetery  met  according  to  adjournment. — 

Members  present  as  above.  Constituted  with  prayer. —  The  minutes 
of  the  last  session  were  read. —  Presb.  have  to  record,  with  unfeigned 
regret,  the  demise  of  the  Rev.  Wm.  Speer,  long  a  worthy  member, 
who  departed  this  life  April  26th.  1829. 

Mr.  Robert  Henry  a  licentiate  under  the  care  of  the  2nd.  Presb.  of 
New  York,  presented  a  dismission  &  requested  to  be  taken  under  the 
care  of  this  Presb.  which  was  granted. 

The  Rev.  Joseph  Harper  obtained  leave  to  itinerate  without  the 
bounds  of  this  Presb.  for  one  year.  He  also  obtained  liberty  of  absence 
from  the  remaining  sessions  of  Presb. 

The  unfinished  business  of  yesterday  was  resumed. — 

It  was  stated  to  Presb.  that  reports,  unfavourable  to  the  moral  char- 
acter of  the  Rev.  X.  R.  Snowden.  were  in  circulation,  in  the  neigh- 
bourhood of  Kittanning.  which,  in  the  opinion  of  Presb.  required 
investigation. —  Wherefore  The  Rev.  Me->rs  Saml.  Swan  «.\:  John  H. 
Kirkpatrick.  with  the  elders  James  Gutherie,  cV  James  McLean  were 
appointed  to  visit  that  neighbourhood,  &  ascertain  whether  these  reports 


390  MINUTES    OF     I  III     REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY 


are  of  such  a  nature,  as  to  require  the  interference  of  this  Presb.  &  to 
report  at  our  next  meeting. — 

The  Rev.  \.  R.  Snowden  requested  &  obtained  liberty  of  absence 
from  the  remaining  sessions  of  Presb.. — 

The  Rev.  A.  ( ).  Patterson.  &  R.  Johnson  were  appointed  a  com- 
mittee of  supplies. — 

A  call  was  presented  by  the  congregation  of  Greensburgh  for  half 
the  ministerial  labours  of  Mr.  Robert  Henry  a  licentiate  under  the  care 
of  this  Presb.,  in  which  they  promise  to  pay  him  two  hundred  and  fifty 
dollars,  in  regular  half  yearly  payments. — 

A  call  for  the  other  half  of  the  ministerial  labours  of  Mr.  Henry,  in 
which  they  promise  to  pay  him  250  dollars  in  regular  half  yearly  pay- 
ments: was  presented  by  the  congregation  of  Unity.  -  Presb.  having 
ascertained  that  these  congregations  have  satisfied  all  demands  that 
would  bar  them  from  calling  a  minister;  resolved  to  deliver  the  calls 
into  the  hands  of  Mr.  Henry,  of  which  he  declared  his  acceptance. — 

An  appeal  was  presented  by  Mr.  Duncan  Hamilton,  from  a  decision 
of  the  session  of  Poke  Run  congregation,  by  which  he  was  suspended 
from  the  communion  of  the  church;  on  a  charge  of  anti  nuptial  forni- 
cation.—  It  appeared  that  Mr.  Hamilton  had  neglected  to  give  notice 
of  his  appeal  within  ten  days  after  the  judgement:  But  the  session 
having  removed  all  objection  on  that  ground,  Presb.  proceeded  to  con- 
sider the  appeal.  The  sentence  appealed  from,  the  reasons  assigned 
by  the  appellant  for  his  appeal.  Si  the  proceedings  of  the  inferior  judi- 
catory in  the  case;  including  all  the  testimony  &  the  reasons  of  their 
decision,  were  read.  The  appellant  »x:  the  members  of  the  session 
being  fully  heard,  retired,  &  the  roll  was  called,  to  give  every  member 
an  opportunity  of  expressing  his  opinion.  After  mature  deliberation, 
the  decision  of  the  session  was  reversed.— 

The  Rev.  Messrs  John  H.  Kirkpatrick  <.V  Samuel  Swan,  with  the 
elders,  Andrew  Love,  Henry  Hartman.  Robt.  Johnson,  —  Wm.  Mc- 
Closkey, — &  John  Barnes  obtained  lieve  of  absence  during  the  re- 
maining session  of   Presb. — 

The   Res.  Francis   Laird  was  appointed  to  supply  one  day  at  discretion. —  fhe 
Rev.  J;iiih-s  Graham  at  Warren,  the  1st.  Sabbath  in  November. 
The  Rev.  James  Gutherie  one  day  ;ii  discretion. 
The  Rev.  Robert  Johnston  one  'lav  at  discretion. 
The  Rev.  William  Johnston  one  'lay  at  discretion. 
Tlie  Rev.  David  Barclay,  one  day  at  Crooked  (reek. 
The  Rev.  John  Reel,  at  Wancn  the  [si  Sabbath  in  Feb. 
The  Rev.  A.  <i.  Fairchild,  one  da.3  at  discretion. 
The  Rev.  A.  < ).  Patterson,  at  Saltsburgh,  3d.  Sabbath  in'January. 


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The  Rev.   |c>so  Smith,  at  Saltsburgh, "the  3d.  Sab.  in  Decb. — 

The  Rev.  Thomas  Davis,  at  Saltsburgh  the  3d.  Sabbath'in  Novb. — 

The  Rev.  Saml.  McFarren,  at  Saltsburgh,  the  3d.  Sabbath  in  Feb. 

The  Rev.  Saml.  Swan  to  administer  the  Lord's  Supper  at  Jenner. 

The  Rev.  George  Vanemon,  one  day  at  discretion. — 

The  Rev.  AJexr.  McCandless,  at  Warren,  the  1st.  Sabbath  in  Dee. 

The  Rev.  J.  Holmes  Agnew,  one  day  at  discretion. — 

The  Rev.  Elisha  I  >.  Barret,  to  admin isteifthe  Lords  Supper  at  [Cittanning. 

Mr.  Henry,  at  Warren,  the  1st.  Sabbath  in  Jan. 

The  Rev.  Francis  Laird  entered  his  complaint  against  the  decision 
of  Presb.  in  the  case  of  Duncan  Hamilton,  for  the  following  reason, 
that  he  cottld  not  in  conscience  beleive  the  parties  innocent. — 

Mr.  Adam  Torrence  read  an  exegesis  &  a  presbyterial  exercise  on 
the  subjects  assigned  him,  at  the  last  stated  meeting,  which  were  sus- 
tained as  parts  of  trial;  ec  he  was  directed  to  prepare  a  popular  lecture 
on  the  23d-  Psalm,  and  a  homile  on  Eph.  2d.  8th. 

Mr.  Henry  was  examined  on  his  experimental  acquaintance  with 
religion,  &  his  knowledge  of  natural  &  moral  philosophy;  and  his 
answers  were  sustained  as  parts  of  trial  for  ordination. — 

Resolved  that  the  next  stated  meeting  of  Presbytery  be  at  Greens- 
burgh.  

Adjourned  to  meet  at  Pittsburgh  on  Saturday  the  17th.  Inst. 

Concluded  with  prayer. 

Oct.  20th  1829. 

In  Synod. 

Examined  and  approved  thus  far. 

James  Graham  Modr. 

Pittsburgh  Odor  17th  1829 

P. by  met  according  to  adjournment.  Constituted  with  prayer. 
Members  present,  Rev.  Merss  Francis  Laird,  Robert  Johnston,  James 
Graham,  Wm.  Johnston,  Nathaniel  R  Snowden,  Ashbel  G  Fairchild, 
John  Reed,  Jesse  Smith,  Andrew  0  Patterson,  George  Vanemon, 
Thomas  Davis,  Saml.  Swan,  Joseph  Harper,  Alexr  McCandles,  J. 
Holms  Agnew,  John  H  Kirkpatrick,  Saml.  McFarren,  &  Elisha  D 
Barret;  with  the  Elders,  Robert  Baird,  James  Caldwell,  Alexr  John- 
ston &  Kenedy  Duncan 

Absent  Rev  Merss  James  Power  D.  D.  Joseph  W  Henderson,  David 
Barclay,  James  Gutherv  &  Asa  Brooks 

The  Rev  Merss  Wm.  Johnston.  cV  Klisha  D  Barret  assigned  reasons 
for  not  attending  the  last  meeting  of  P  b  y,  &  the  Rev.  A.  G.  Fair- 
child,  for  not  attend(ing)  the  three  last  meetings  which  were  sustained 

The  Committee  appointed   to  visit  the  neighbourhood  of  Kittaning 


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&  enquire  into  certain  reports  relative  to  the  character  of  the  Rev  N. 
R.  Snowden  reported. 

Pby.  after  maturely  considering  the  report, — resolved  to  institute 
process  against  Mr  Snowden  on  the  ground  of  common  fame;  charg- 
ing him  with  having  been  intoxicated  at  the  house  of  Mr  Richard 
Graham,  &  between  that  place  &  Kittaniug  on  the  22d  of  April   1828 

A  complaint  was  presented  by  the  P  b  y  of  Allegheny,  against  Mr 
Snowden  for  having  preached  &  organized  a  congregation  in  their 
bounds  without  leave  from  them 

Mr  Snowden  was  furnished  with  a  copy  of  the  above  charges  &  the 
names  of  the  witneses,  &  cited  to  appear  before  P  b  y  at  Kittaning  on 
the  first  Tuesday  of  Deer  next  at  12  o  clock 

Mr  John  T  Ewing  a  licentiate  presented  a  dismission  from  the  Pby 
of  New  Brunswick,  &  desired  to  be  taken  under  the  care  of  this  Pby. 
His  request  was  granted. 

Mr  Matthew  Dunlop  a  Licentiate  under  the  care  of  this  Pby  ob- 
tained leave  to  itinerate  out  of  our  bounds  for  one  year 

Mr  Robert  Henry  was  examined  on  his  knowledge  of  the  original 
languages;  when  Pby  adjourned  to  meet  on  Monday  next  at  half-past 
six  o  clock  P.  M.     Concluded  with  prayer. 

Monday  evining  Pby  met  according  to  adjournment.  Members 
present  as  above.  After  prayer  the  minutes  of  the  last  session  were 
read. 

Pby  resumed  the  examination  of  Mr  Robert  Henry  &  after  some 
progress,  adjourned  to  meet  to  morrow  morning  at  8  O  clock. 

Concluded  with  prayer. 

Tuesday  Morning  Octor.  21 

P  b  y  met  according  to  adjournment.  Members  present  as  above. 
After  prayer  the  minutes  of  the  last  session  were  read. 

Pby  resumed  &  finished  the  examination  of  Mr  Henry  on  Eclesias- 
tical  History  &  Church-Government  &  his  answers  on  these  subjects 
&  on  the  learned  languages  were  sustained  as  parts  of  trial  for  ordi- 
nation &  he  was  appd.  to  prepare  a  discourse  on  Gal.  2:  19  as  part  of 
trials  for  ordination  ;    to  be  delivered  at  our  next  meeting 

The  Rev  Robert  Johnston  was  appointed  to  open  the  next  meeting 
of  P.b.y. 

Adjourned  to  meet  at  Kittaning  the  first  Tuesday  of  Deer,  next  at 
12  0  clock.  Concluded  with  prayer.  


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393 


Kittanning  Deer.  \st  1829 

P.b.y  met  according  to  adjournment;  constituted  with  prayer  by 
the  Moderator  of  the  last  year.  Members  present  Rev.  Messrs  Nath- 
aniel R.  Snowden,  David  Barclay,  John  Reed,  Samuel  Swan,  John 
H  Kirkpatrick,  Saml.  McFarren  &  Elisha  D  Barret;  with  the  Elders, 
John  Steele,  David  Johnson  &  Robert  Walker. 

Absent  Rev  Messrs  James  Power  D.  D.,  Joseph  W  Henderson, 
Francis  Laird,  Robert  Johnston,  James  Graham,  James  Gutherie, 
Wm.  Johnston,  George  Vanemon,  Ashbel  G  Fairchild,  Asa  Brooks, 
Jesse  Smith,  Andrew  O  Patterson,  Thomas  Davis,  Alexr  McCandles, 
&  J  Holmes  Agnew. — 

The  Moderator  being  absent,  the  Rev  Saml  Swan  was  chosen 
Moderator  pro  tern. 

The  Rev  Messrs  John  Redick  &  John  Core  from  the  P.b.y  of  Alle- 
ghany being  present,  were  invited,  &  took  their  seats  as  corresponding 
Members 

The  charge  preferred  at  the  last  meeting  of  Pby  against  the  Rev 
N.  R.  Snowden  was  taken  up  &  read  to  him,  to  which  he  pleaded  not 
guilty.     P.b.y.  then  proceeded  to  hear  the  witnesses  in  the  case 

Mr  Richard  Graham  being  sworn  said  Mr  Snowden  came  to  my 
house  early  in  the  day  of  the  fox  hunt  in  the  Spring  of  1828.  I  was 
much  employed  &  noticed  nothing  extraordinary  in  his  conduct  until] 
about  the  time  the  ring  was  closing.  I  then  noticed  him,  as  he  sat  by 
the  fire,  talking  to  himself. 

Question,  by  Pby,  Was  he  sober  at  that  time ? 

A.  I  saw  him  afterwards  &  thought  he  did  not  act  like  a  sober 
man. 

Q  Did  you  see  him  drink  any  ardent  Spirits  that  day? —  A.  I 
did  not;  but  I  sold  liquor  to  persons  who  said  they  were  going  to 
treat  him. 

Q  Did  you  believe  that  Mr  Snowden  was  intoxicated?     A.    I  did. 

Q.  When  the  ring  was  closing,  &  the  men  within  a  few  rods  of  the 
porch,  you  say  that  he  inquired  where  these  men  were :  do  you  think 
that,  if  he  had  been  sober,  he  must  have  seen  or  heard  them?   A  I  do. 

Q.   Why  did  you  not  take  more  perticular  notice  to  him  that  day  ? 

A.  Owing  to  former  differences  with  Mr  Snowden,  I  did  not  wish 
to  see  him  there 

Q.  You  say  that  whilst  Mr  Snowden  was  sitting  by  the  fire,  you 
heard  him  say,  "Is  it  possible"?  What  do  you  think  was  his  mean- 
ing?— A  My  impression  was,  that  he  was  questioning  whether  he  were 
intoxicated. 


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Read  <x:  approved  by  the  witness 

Mr  Robert  Woodward  being  sworn,  saith — 

I  saw  Mr.  Snowden  at  the  fox-hunt  in  the  Spring  of  1N28,  &  he 
appeared  to  be  intoxicated. 

Q.  by  Pby  What  appearances  of  this  kind  did  you  observe? 
A  On  horsebark  his  feet  were  out  of  the  stirrups,  the  bridle  on  the 
horse's  neck,  his  hands  grasping  the  mane.  &  he  was  hanging  to  one 
side. 

Q.  Are  you  well  acquainted  with  Mr  Snowden,  &  was  his  appear- 
ance very  difhrent  from  what  it  is  at  other  times?  A  I  know  him 
well,  (\:  his  appearance  was  very  different  from  what  it  was  that  same 
morning,  when  1  saw  him  at  Mcintosh's 

Q  Has  Mr  Snowden  ever  endeavoured  to  induce  you  not  to  give 
testimony  against  him  ? — 

A  He  once  told  me  that  the  fox  chase  had  come  up,  <x:  he  hoped,  it 
1  knew  anything  against  him,  I  would  keep  quiet. 

Q  How  far  did   Mr  Snowden    proceed  on  his   horse  in  the   position 

which  you  have  described  ? A.   He  continued  in  that  position  untill 

he  had  proceeded  8  or  10  rods;  &  then  I  turned  away. 

Q  Were  you  fully  persuaded  that  he  was  intoxicated?  A.  I  was. 
Q  by  the  accused.  Do  you  think  it  possible  for  a  man  intoxicated,  to 
have  sat  on  my  horse  at  the  rate  he  was  going? 

A.   I  do.     The  horse  was  walking  as  far  as  I  saw  him. 

Read  &  approved  by  the  Witness. 

Mr.  Richard  Graham  was  again  questioned  on  oath.  Q  Was  there 
ever  any  fox-hunt  at  your  house  except  the  one  in  the  spring  of  1828? 
A.   Never  any  but  that  one. 

Michael  Blare,  a  witness  who  had  been  cited,  not  appearing,  the 
Rev  Messrs  Sand.  Swan  &  J.  H  Kirkpatrick  were  appointed  a  com- 
mittee to  meet  at  the  house  of  Mr  Blare  this  evining  at  7  oclock,  to  take 
his  testimony  &  notice  of  the  appointment  was  given  to  Mr  Snowden 

Fredrick  Rohrer  being  sworn  saith,  That  he  saw  Mr.  Snowden,  on 
the  day  of  the  fox-hunt,  between  this  place  &  Mr  Graham's,  &  was 
impressed  with  the  belief  that  he  was  in  liquor.  Having  heard,  from 
many  persons,  that  Mr  Snowden  had  been  intoxicated,  &  having  over- 
taken him  on  the  road  took  particular  notice:  &  judging  from  his  general 
deportment  on  the  road.  Ids  conversation  &  his  manner  of  riding,  was 
of  opinion  that  it  was  different  from  Ids  deportment  &  conversation 
when  sober.  Q  by  Pby —  On  what  day  was  the  fox  hunt  at  Grahams 
in  the  Spring  of  1828 —  A  From  a  reference  10  my  paper  in  which  1 
advertised  the  hunt,  it  appears  to  have  on  Tuesday  April  22d 


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Read  and  approved  by  the  witness 

Pby  proceeded  to  examine  witnesses  on  behalf  of  the  accused. 
Mathias  Wolf  being  sworn,  saith —  Mr  Snowden  passed  me  soon  after 
leaving  Mr  Graham's.  Hells  were  rung  &  horns  blown,  apparently 
with  a  design  to  frighten  his  horse.  He  passed  at  full  flight,  &  ap- 
peared to  sit  firm  &  steady  on  his  horse.  I  saw  no  symptoms  of  in- 
toxication— could  not  say  that  he  was  or  was  not  intoxicated;  but  he 
rode  as  steady  as  I  would  expect  any  man  to  do  in  such  circumstances. 

This  took  place  not  more  than  50  rods  from  Graham's — 

Read  «Sr  approved  by  the  Witness. 

Wm.  Spencer  sworn,  saith  I  saw  Mr  Snowden  &  spoke  to  him  about 
the  time  he  left  Graham's;  &  saw  no  symptoms  of  intoxication,  but 
believed  him  to  be  sober.  Mr  Snowden  sat  on  his  horse,  from  Gra- 
ham's to  the  turnpike,  like  a  man  perfectly  sober.  —  Read  &  ap- 
proved by  the  Witness 

George  Ross  being  sworn,  saith  1  saw  Mr  Snowden  on  Graham's 
porch  before  the  lines  closed,  &  conversed  with  him  8  or  10  minutes, 
&  he  appeared  to  be  perfectly  sober.  I  also  saw  him  on  his  horse, 
when  he  was  starting,  &  saw  nothing  amiss  Could  not  say  that  he  had 
or  had  not  been  drinking.  I  had  not  tasted  liquor  that  day  myself, 
&  think  that  a  man  intoxicated  could  not  have  rode  as  he  did —  paid 
but  little  attention  to  any  person,  <xi  saw  no  one  intoxicated  that  day. 

Read  and  approved  by  the  Witness. 

James  Kilgore  being  sworn,  saith — 1  saw  Mr  Snowden  on  the  turn- 
pike something  like  40  rods  after  he  left  Grahams.  There  was  a 
fence  between  us,  &  we  were  about  20  or  30  feet  apart.  I  saw  noth- 
ing amiss.  He  rode  perfectly  upright — his  horse  was  going  at  a  fast 
trot 

Read  &  approved  by  the  Witness 

At  early  candle  lighting, P. b.y.  had  a  recess  to  attend  public  worship. 
Mr  Robert  Henry  delivered  a  sermon  on  the  subject  asigned  him  at 
the  last  stated  meeting  of  Pb  y. 

Mr  Henry  was  examined  on  Theology;  &  his  answers,  together  with 
the  discourse  delivered  this  evining,  were  sustained  as  parts  of  trial 
for  ordination 

Pby  agreed  to  ordain  Mr  Robert  Henry  at  their  next  meeting,  & 
the  Rev  Saml.  McFarren  was  appointed  to  preach  on  the  occasion  cS; 
the  Rev  James  Graham  to  preside  and  give  the  charge 

On  motion  resolved,  that  the  Clerk  be  directed  to  represent  to  the 
board  of  missions  of  the  ( lenl  Assembly,  the  destitute  condition  of  this 
place  &  its  vicinity  «x:  request  the  appointment  of  a  Missionary  for  this 


396  MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 

region ;  &  also  to  make  a  similar  request  in  behalf  of  Somerset  County 
Adjourned  to  meet  to  morrow  morning  at  9  o  clock 

Concluded  with  prayer 

Wednesday  morning,  P  b  y  met  according  to  adjournment.  Mem- 
bers present  as  above.  After  prayer  the  minutes  of  the  last  session 
were  read 

The  committee  appointed  to  take  the  deposition  of  Mr  Michael 
Blare  reported  that  they  had  performed  that  duty  &  that  Mr  Blare 
being  sworn,  saith  —  That  he  saw  Mr  Snowden  frequently  on  the  day 
of  the  fox  hunt;  &  from  the  first  time  that  he  saw  him,  he  did  not 
think  that  he  was  sober.  About  the  middle  of  the  day,  as  he  (Blare) 
was  standing  assisting  Mr  Graham  in  selling  different  kinds  of  drink, 
his  attention  was  excited  by  a  noise  arising  from  some  person  striking 
against  the  window.  He  looked  round  &  saw  Mr  Snowden  sitting 
at  the  inside  of  the  window  &  saw  him  several  times  with  his  fist  strike 
at  the  window  until  the  pane  of  glass  was  broken.  Witness  called  out 
to  him,  "that  is  a  pretty  thing  of  you  Mr  Snowden."  Witness  further 
states  that  very  soon  after  the  glass  was  broken,  lie  went  up  to  the 
window  &  saw  Mr  Snowden,  who  looked  round  upon  him  &  immedi- 
ately got  up  &  walked  thro'  the  room  staggering  a  good  deal  as  he 
went  along. 

He  (Mr  Snowden)  then  went  to  another  room,  but  returned  in  a 
short  time.  As  they  were  setting  table  for  dinner,  in  the  room  to 
which  Mr  Snowden  returned,  he,  (Mr  Blare)  saw  him  eating  the  cold 
slices  of  beef  off  the  table,  &  further,  saw  him  go  to  the  cupboard  & 
open  it  &  eat  stewed  peaches  which  were  there.  Witness  is  sure  that 
Mr  Snowden  was  drunk,  &  that  there  was  not  a  man  at  the  place  more 
drunk. 

Q.  by  the  Committee.  How  far  distant  from  the  window  were  you, 
whilst  assisting  Mr  Graham?  A.  Not  more  than  a  rod, — Q  Are  you 
well  acquainted  with  Mr  Snowden  ?  A.  I  am ;  &  could  not  be  mis- 
taken in  the  man. — Q  Was  Mr  Snowden's  appearance  &  conduct  very 
different  from  what  they  are  at  other  times  when  you  consider  him 
sober?     A.   Very  different. 

Read  &  approved  by  the  Witness. 

Pby  resumed  the  examn.  of  witnesses  on  the  part  of  the  accused. 

Joseph  Buffington  sworn  saith.  On  one  day  of  public  meeting  at 
Mr  Graham's  in  the  spring  of  1828,  whether  the  day  of  review  or  fox 
hunt  I  am  not  certain,  I  saw  Mr  Snowden  twice,  &  saw  nothing  amiss 
in  his  conduct  or  appearance. 

Read  &  approved  by  the  Witness. 


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James  Douglas  Sworn  Saith. 

]  saw  Mr  Snowden  at  the  fox-hunt,  in  the  Spring  of  1828  When  he 
came  he  had  his  stirrup  in  his  hand,  &  was  enquiring  for  some  person 
who  would  mend  it.  I  was  near  Mr  Snowden  when  the  line  was  clos- 
ing He  asked  me  to  show  him  the  foxes,  &  I  did  so.  I  saw  him  there 
during  the  day,  &  once  asked  him  to  drink,  which  he  declined,  saying 
that  he  had  been  drinking.  I  noticed  nothing  amiss  in  his  appearance 
&  conduct  during  the  day.  I  saw  no  evidence  of  intoxication,  but 
could  not  say  that  he  was  not  intoxicated.  Read  &  approved  by  the 
witness. 

Walter  Sloane  sworn  saith 

I  saw  Mr  Snowden  on  horseback  at  the  foxhunt  at  Mr  Graham's  in 
the  Spring  of  1828,  &  considered  him  perfectly  sober.  It  was  after 
the  ring  had  closed.  He  sat  erect  as  usual  on  his  horse,  &  I  saw  no 
evidence  of  intoxication. 

Whether  his  horse  was  standing  or  moving  when  I  saw  him  I  do  not 
know.     Read  &  approved  by  the  Witness. 

Elisha  Cuningham  sworn  saith 

I  saw  Mr  Snowden  at  the  fox  hunt  at  Mr  Grahams,  in  the  spring  of 
1828,  both  in  the  house  &  on  the  porch,  &  considered  him  sober.  I 
saw  no  more  evidence  of  intoxication  then,  than  I  see  at  present.  I 
spoke  to  Mr  Snowden  in  different  parts  of  the  house  &  on  the  porch. 
The  whole  time  during  which  I  saw  him,  amounted  to  something  like 
fifteen  minutes     Read  &  approved  by  the  witness 

James  Richards  sworn  saith 

I  saw  Mr  Snowden  at  the  fox  hunt  at  Mr  Graham's  in  the  Spring  of 
1828.  I  had  seen  him  in  the  early  part  of  the  day  at  Captain  Mcin- 
tosh's, &  he  asked  my  opinion  about  the  propriety  of  his  attending  at 
Graham's.  At  the  latter  place  I  saw  him  standing  on  the  porch  when 
I  was  3  or  4  rods  distant  from  him.  I  saw  nothing  amiss,  but  did  not 
take  perticular  notice.     Read  &  approved 

Robert  Brown  Sworn,  saith 

I  met  Mr  Snowden  on  the  steps  of  the  poarch,  on  the  day  of  the 
fox  hunt,  &  shook  hands  with  him.  I  saw  no  evidences  of  intoxi- 
cation, &  think,  if  he  had  been  very  drunk,  I  would  have  noticed  it. 
I  think  Mr  Snowden  was  leaving  the  place  &  about  starting  home. 
I  afterwards  passed  him  on  my  way  to  Kittaning  standing  beside  his 
horse.  I  did  not  take  perticular  notice,  but  saw  no  evidences  of  in- 
toxication at  that  time     Read  &  approved  by  the  Witness 

Saml  Mathews  sworn,  saith. 

I  overtook   Mr   Snowden  twice  in  returning   from   the  fox   hunt  at 


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Graham's  in  the  spring  of  1828;  &  rode  with  him  altogether  about 
^  of  a  mile.  I  did  not  take  pellicular  notice  of  him  &  saw  no  evi- 
dence of  intoxication 

Q  by  Pby.  Did  yourecieve  any  communication  from  MrSnowden 
relative  to  this  trial? 

A.  I  did  recieve  a  letter  from  him,  dated  at  Freeport,  on  his  return 
from  P.b.y.  In  this  letter,  he  requested  me  to  speak  to  Mr  Richard 
Graham,  to  prevent  his  coming  forward  as  a  witness  against  him. 

Q  Did  you  see  Mr  Snowden  drink  any  liquor  that  day?  A.  1  did 
once  at  least     Read  &  approved 

After  hearing  the  witnesses,  &  Mr  Snowden  commenting  on  it  in 
his  own  defence,  until  he  declared  himself  satisfied,  'the  Members 
were  called,  in  the  order  of  the  roll,  to  express  their  opinions.  The 
final  vote  was  then  taken,  &  the  P.b.y.  unanimously  Judged,  that  the 
charge  was  supported  ;  for  the  following  reasons 

1  st  Because  the  testimony  of  two  witnesses, — Woodward  &  Blare, 
which,  according  to  our  constitution  is  sufficient  to  support  a  charge, 
is  positive  ;  &  that  of  two  others  Graham  &  Rohrer,  tho'  not  positive, 
affords  strong  presumptive  proof. 

2d  Because  the  testimony  adduced  by  the  accused  is  merely  negative 
&  cannot  set  aside  positive  testimony 

3  Altho'  Mr  Snowden,  in  his  defence,  alleged  many  things  against 
the  characters  of  some  of  the  witnesses  in  behalf  of  the  prosecution. 
&  represented  them  as  hostile  to  him,  yet  no  testimony  was  offered  to 
support  these  allegations 

4th.  Because  Mr  Snowdens  conduct  in  endeavouring  to  prevent 
witnesses  from  appearing  is  strong  presumptive  evidence  against  him 

Wherefore  resolved  ;  that  the  Rev  Nathaniel  R  Snowden  be,  &  he 
is  hereby  suspended  from  the  exercise  of  his  office  as  a  Gospel 
Minister,  untill,  in  the  judgment  of  this  P.b.y,  the  way  shall  be  clear 
for  his  restoration. 

Resolved.  That  the  consideration  of  the  complaint  preferred  by  the 
Pby  of  Alleghany  in  October  last  against  the  Rev  N.  R.  Snowden, 
be  postponed  for  the  present 

Adjourned  to  meet  in  Greensburgh  on  the  first  Tuesday  of  April 
next  Concluded  with  prayer. 

Greensburgh  April  dth  1830 
P.b.y.  met  according  to  adjournment.  &  was  opened  with  a  sermon 
by  Mr.  Watson  Hughs  on   Prov.  4.  18.      Members  present.    The  Rev- 
Messrs  Francis  Laird,  David  Barclay,  Robert  Johnston,  James  Graham, 


MINUTES   OF   THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY.  399 

James  Gutherie,  Asa  Brooks,  John  Reed,  George  Venemon,  Andrew 
0  Patterson,  Thomas  Davis,  Samuel  Swan,  Alexander  McCandles, 
Samuel  McFarren,  &  Elisha  D  Barret.  With  the  Elders,  Ebenezar 
Caldwell,  John  Clark,  John  Cuningham,  Joseph  Fleming,  Robert 
McConahey,  Robert  Rainey,  Joseph  Thompson,  John  McKey,  Alex- 
ander Hanlin,  John  Nichols  &  David  Johnson     Absent 

The  Rev  Messrs  James  Power  D.  D.  Joseph  W  Henderson,  William 
Johnston,  Ashbel  G  Fairchild,  Jessy  Smith,  John  H  Kirkpatrick, 
Joseph  Harper  &  J  Holmes  Agnew 

Constituted  with  prayer 

The  minutes  of  the  two  preceding  meetings  were  read.  The  Rev 
Messrs  David  Barclay,  James  Gutherie,  &  Asa  Brooks  assigned  reasons 
for  not  attending  former  meetings  of  Pby,  which  were  sustained. 

The  Rev  Messrs  Francis  Laird,  Robert  Johnston,  James  Graham, 
George  Venemon,  Andrew  O  Patterson,  Thomas  Davis  &  Alexander 
McCandles,  assigned  reasons  for  not  attending  the  last  meeting  ot 
P.b.y.  which  were  sustained. 

The  Rev.  Nathaniel  R.  Snowden  appeared  before  P.b.y;  &  requested 
to  be  restored  to  the  exercise  of  his  office  as  a  Gospel  Minister. 

He  confessed  that  he  had  acted  improperly  on  the  2 2d  of  April 
182S;  but  declared  that  he  was  not  conscious  of  intoxication.  He 
admitted,  however,  that  he  might  have  been  more  exhilarated  than  he 
was  aware  of,  &  professed  Sorrow  for  his  improper  conduct  in  general, 
on  that  day. 

After  hearing  Mr  Snowden  &  maturely  considering  his  case  it  was 
unanimously  resolved  that  the  way  is  not  yet  clear  for  his  restoration. 

The  Rev  Messrs  A.  O.  Patterson,  Thos  Davis  &  Samuel  Swan, with 
the  Elders  Robert  Rainey  &  Joseph  Fleming  were  appointed  a  com- 
mittee to  take  into  consideration  the  recommendation  of  the  Board  of 
Missions  of  the  General  Assembly,  respecting  the  appointment  of  a 
corresponding  Committee;  to  report  during  the  present  meeting  of 
P.b.y. 

Pby.  had  a  recess  until]  early  candle-lighting. 

The  Congregations  of  Saltsburgh  &  Warren,  asked  leave  to  employ 
Mr  Watson  Hughs,  a  licentiate  of  the  P  b  y  of  Hartford,  as  a  stated 
supply,  untill  the  next  meeting  of  Pby;  which  was  granted. 

Reports  of  congregational  Settlements  were  called  for;  &  the  Rev 
Thos  Davis  reported  that  the  Congregation  of  Salem  were  indebted 
to  him  three  hundred  dollars  &  43  cents;  &  the  Congregation  of  West 
Union  $394.50  on  the  10th  Octr  1829. 

The  Rev  A.  O.  Patterson  reported  that  Mount  pleasant  Congn.  were 
clear  on  the  1st.  of  Novr  last  &  Sawickly  on  the  1st.  of  April. 


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Congregational  Reports 
NAMES  OF  CONGREGATIONS 

Plumb  creek  &  Poke  Run 

Rehoboth  &  Round  hill 

Beulah 

Lauril  hill  <S:  Tyrone 

Brownsville  &  Dunlaps  creek 

Indiana  &  Gilgal 

French  creek  &  Clarksburgh 

Mount  pleasant  &  Sawickly 

Salem  &  West  Union 

Fairfield  Ligioneer  &  Donegal 

Jefferson  &  New  Providence 

Long  run  <!v  McKeesport 

Harmony  <S:  Armah 

Congruity 

L.  Plumb  creek  &  Glade  Run 

Saltsburgh  &  Warren  S.  S. 

Morgantown  V. 

MINUTES   OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY.  40 1 


P.b.y.  entered  into  a  free  conversation  on  the  state  "of  religion  within 
their  bounds,  &:  the  Rev  Messrs  John  Reed  &  Samuel  Swan  were  ap- 
pointed a  Committee  to  prepare  a  report  on  the  Subject  for  the  next 
General  Assembly. 

The  Rev  Messrs  James  Gutherie,  &  James  Graham  were  appointed 
a  committee  to  make  out  supplies.  Adjourned  to  meet  to  morrow 
morning  at  half-past  eight  O  clock.  Concluded  with  prayer 

Wednesday  morning  April  jt/i 

P.b.  v.  met  according  to  adjournment,  Members  present  as  above. 
After  prayer,  the  minutes  of  the  last  session  were  read. 

The  Committee  appointed  to  take  into  consideration, the  recommen- 
dation of  the  Board  of  Missions  of  the  Genl.  Assembly  presented  a 
report,  which  was  adopted ;  &  is  as  follows  Viz 

The  Committee  to  whom  was  referred  the  recommendation  of  the 
Board  of  Missions  of  the  Genl  Assembly,  relative  to  the  formation  of 
Presbyterial  executive  Committees,  beg  leave  to  report,  that  having 
examined  the  plan  proposed  by  the  Assembly's  Board,  they  take  pleas- 
ure in  expressing  their  entire  approbation  of  said  plan,  &  would 
earnestly  recommend  the  adoption  of  the  following  resolution. 

Resolved,  that  this  Pby.  adopt  the  plan  recommended  by  the  Assem- 
bly's Board,  &  proceed  to  the  appointment  of  a  corresponding  execu- 
tive Committee,  to  consist  of  three  Ministers  &  two  Riders;  to  be 
invested  with  the  following  powers 

I  To  recieve,  generally,  applications  for  aid  from  feeble  congrega- 
tions, within  the  bounds  of  the  Pby,  which  have  Pastors  or  stated 
supplies,  &  to  recommend  the  same  to  the  executive  Committee  of  the 
Board  of  Missions. 

II  To  devise  &  execute  plans  for  raising  funds  in  the  several  Con- 
gregations within  the  bounds  of  the  Pby;  which  funds  shall  be  reported 
to  the  Treasurer  of  the  Assembly's  Board,  cS:  be  held  subject  to  the 
orders  of  said  Board. 

III  To  select  &  recommend  to  the  executive  Committee  of  the 
Board  of  Missions,  Missionary  fields  &  Mission(ar)y  labourers,  &  also, 
to  locate  such  Missionaries  as  may  be  sent  to  them  by  the  Board  for 
specific  instructions 

P.b.y  proceeded  to  choose  an  executive  Committee;  &  the  Rev 
Messrs  Robert  Johnston  Andrew  O  Patterson  &  Saml.  McFarren,  with 
the  Elders  George  Plumer  &  Alexr.  Johnston  were  elected. 

Resolved  that  the  next  stated  meeting  of  P  b  y  be  at  Saltsburgh. 

Mr  Hamlin  obtained  leave  of  absence  from  the  remaining  sessions  of 
P.b.y. 


402  MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 

Mr  Adam  Torrence  informed  Pby,  by  letter,  that  he  could  not 
attend  to  perform  the  exercises  assigned  him  at  a  former  meeting 

Mr  Robert  Henry  having  satisfactorily  gone  thro'  the  usual  parts  of 
trial,  prescribed  by  the  Constitution ;  Pby  proceeded  to  his  ordination, 
&  did  by  prayer  &  the  imposition  of  the  hands  of  the  Pby  Solemnly 
ordain  6/  set  him  apart  to  the  holy  work  of  the  Gospel  Ministry,  & 
installed  him  the  regular  Pastor  of  the  United  Congregations  of 
Greensburgh  &  Unity.  The  Rev  Samuel  McFarren  Preached  on  the 
occasion,  &  the  Rev  James  Graham  presided  &  gave  the  charge. 

The  Rev  John  Reed  &  the  Rev  Andrew  O  Patterson  were  appointed 
Commissioners  to  the  next  Genl.  Assembly  6c  the  Rev  Robert  Henry, 
Alternate  to  either. 

Whereas  there  are  more  young  men  who  desire  to  devote  themselves 
to  the  work  of  the  Ministry,  than  we  as  an  Education  Society,  are 
able  to  encourage ;  therefore 

Resolved  that  it  be  earnestly  recommended  to  the  members  of  this 
Pby,  to  use  every  prudent  exertion  to  increase  the  funds  of  this 
Society 

Whereas  there  is  a  surplus  in  the  Commissioners  fund  for  the  present 
year;  therefore  resolved,  that  the  Treasurer  of  said  fund  be  directed 
to  pay  over  any  surplus  money  in  his  hands,  to  the  Treasurer  of  the 
Education  Society. 

Resolved  that  the  Members  of  Pby.  will,  hereafter,  open  the  meet- 
ings with  a  sermon  in  rotation,  beginning  with  the  Senior  members — 

The  Rev  David  Barclay  was  appointed  to  supply  one  Sabb.  ai  Gilgal 
Francis  Laird  one  Sabbath  at  discretion. 
Robert  Johnston  one  Sabbath  at  Sawickly. 
James  Graham  3d  Sabb.  of  June  at  Sawickly. 
James  Gutherie  2d  Sabb.  of  May  at  Mount  pleasant. 
William  Johnston  one  Sabb.  at  discretion. 
A.  G.  Fairchild  one  Sabb.  at  discretion. 
Jesse  Smith  one  Sabb.  at  discretion. 
George  Venemon  one  Sabb.  at  discretion. 
Thos  Davis  to  administer  the  Lords  Supper  at  Saltsbuigh 
Samuel  Swan  one  Sabb.  at  discretion 
Alexander  McCandles  one  Sabb  at  Sawickly 
John  11  Kirkpatrick  y\  Sabb  of  May  at  Indiana 
Saml  McFarren  5th  Sabb  of  May  at  Indiana 
J   Holmes  Agnew  one  Sabb  at  Mount  pleasant 

Elisha  1)  Barrett  3d  Sabb  of  may  to  administer  the  Lords  supper  at  Kittaning 
Robert  Henry  one  Sabb  at  Sawickly 

Adjourned  to  meet  at  Congruity  on  the  third  Tuesday  of  June  next 
at  12  Oclock.  Concluded  with  prayer 


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MINUTES    OK    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY.  403 

Congruity  Jnne  15///  1830. 
P.b.y.  met  according  to  adjournment,  &  was  opened  with  a  sermon 
by  Mr  S  Howel  Terry  on  Gen  6.  9.     Constituted  with  prayer. 

Present  the  Rev  Messrs  David  Barclay,  Francis  Laird,  Robert 
Johnston,  Thomas  Davis,  Samuel  Swan  &  Samuel  McFarren,  with  the 
Riders  William  Rea  &  Robert  Shields. 

Absent  the  Rev  Messrs  James  Power  D  D.  Joseph  W  Henderson, 
James  Graham,  James  Gutherie,  Wm.  Johnston,  A.  G.  Fairchild,  John 
Reed,  Asa  Brooks,  A.  O.  Patterson,  Jessy  Smith,  Joseph  Harper, 
George  Venemon,  Alexr  McCandles,  J.  H.  Kirkpatrick,  J.  H.  Agnew, 
Elisha  D  Barrett  &  Robert  Henry.     Constituted  with  prayer. 

The  minutes  of  the  last  meeting  of  P  b  y  were  read.  Mr  Adam 
Torrence  read  a  Homily,  &  delivered  a  lecture  on  the  Subjects  As. 
signed  him  at  a  previous  meeting,  which  were  sustained  as  parts  of 
trial.  And  he  was  directed  to  prepare  a  popular  sermon  on  Math.  7. 
13.  14  to  be  delivered  at  our  next  stated  meeting. 

Mr  Watson  Hughs,  a  Licentiate  from  the  Pby  of  Hartford,  Mr  S. 
Howel  Terry,  a  Licentiate  from  the  P  b  y  of  Lewis,  &  'Mr.  James 
Campbell,  a  Licentiate  from  the  Pby  of  New-Brunswick,  presented 
certificates  of  their  good  standing,  &  regular  dismission  from  their  several 
P,b,ys;  &  desired  to  be  recieved  under  the  care  of  this  Pby;  which 
was  granted. 

A  call  was  presented  to  P  b  y  by  the  Congregation  of  Warren  for 
one  half  of  the  Ministerial  labours  of  Mr  Watson  Hughs,  in  which  they 
promise  him  two  hundred  dollars  per  annum  at  present,  &  $250  dollars, 
as  soon  as  they  think  themselves  able. 

A  similar  call  was  presented  from  the  Congn.  of  Saltsburgh  for  the 
other  half  (of)  Mr  Hugh's  labours,  in  which  they  promise  him  two 
hundred  &  fifty  dollars  per  annum. 

P.b.y.,  after  the  usual  inquiries,  agreed  to  present  these  calls  to  Mr 
Hughs,  of  which  he  declared  his  acceptance. 

A  call  was  presented  to  Pby,  from  the  Congregation  of  Somerset, 
for  one  half  of  the  Ministerial  labours  of  Mr  S.  Howel  Terry,  with  the 
exception  of  every  eighth  Sabbath,  in  which  they  promise  him  all  they 
can  raise  by  subscription. 

A  like  call  was  presented  from  the  Congn  of  Genner,  for  the  other 
half  of  Mr.  Terrys  labours,  with  a  similar  exception,  in  which  they 
promise  him  $120  dollars  per  annum.  It  being  understood,  that  the 
balance  of  Mr  Terrys  support  would  be  furnished  by  the  Board  of 
Missions  of  the  Genl  Assembly,  Pby  agreed  to  present  the  above  calls 
to  Mr  Terry,  of  which  he  declared  his  acceptance. 


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VIINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 


A  call  was  presented  to  Pby  from  the  Congn.  of  Kittaning  for 
three  fourths  of  the  Ministerial  labours  of  Mr  James  Campbell,  in 
which  they  promise  him  three  hundred  dollars  per  annum. 

And  also  a  call  from  the  Congn  of  Crooked-creek,  for  the  remain- 
ing fourth  part  of  Mr  Campbell's  labours,  in  which  they  promise  him 
one  hundred  dollars.  Pby  agreed  to  put  these  calls  into  the  hands  of 
Mr  Campbell  of  which  he  declared  his  acceptance. 

A  memorial  from  certain  inhabitants  of  Conemaugh  Township 
Indiana  County,  was  presented  to  P.b,y,  praying  to  be  formed  into  a 
Congregation,  to  be  called  Elder  ridge. 

Pby  agreed  to  grant  the  request,  &  the  Rev  Thos  Davis  was  ap- 
pointed to  organize  a  Church  in  that  place. 

The  Rev  Nathaniel  R  Snowden  appeared  before  P.b.y.  &  renewed 
his  request  to  be  restored  to  the  exercise  of  his  office  as  a  Gospel  Min- 
ister. 

After  hearing  Mr  Snowden  in  explanation  of  his  views  &  feelings 
in  relation  to  the  ground  of  his  suspension,  Pby  were  of  opinion,  that 
the  way  is  not  yet  clear  for  his  restoration. 

Mr  James  Wilson,  requested  to  be  taken  under  the  care  of  P  b  y  as 
a  candidate  for  the  Gospel  Ministry.  Pby  having  ascertained  that  he 
was  a  member  of  the  Church  &  had  gone  thro  a  regular  course  of  edu- 
cation, agreed  to  recieve  him,  &  proceeded  to  examine  him  on  his 
experimental  acquaintance  with  religion,  &  sustained  his  answers  as 
part  of  trial  for  licensure. 

Adjourned  to  meet  to  morrow  morning  at  9  o  clock. 

Concluded  with  prayer. 

Wednesday  morning  June  \6th. 

Pby  met  according  adjournme(n)t.     Members  present  as  above. 

After  prayer  the  minutes  of  the  last  session  were  read. 

Messrs  Watson  Hughs,  S  Howel  Terry  &:  James  Campbell  were  ex- 
amined on  their  experimental  acquaintance  with  religion,  &  their  ans- 
wers sustained  as  part  of  trials  for  ordination. 

Mr  James  Wilson  was  examined  on  the  languages,  &  the  Natural  & 
moral  sciences,  &  his  answers  sustained  as  parts  of  trial ;  &  he  was  ap- 
pointed to  prepare  an  exegesis  on  the  following  theme,  viz  "An  Infantes 
baptizandi  sint?" 

Messrs  Watson  Hughs,  S.  H.  Terry  &  Jas.  Campbell  were  examined 
on  the  languages,  the  natural  &  moral  Sciences,  Theology,  Eclesiasti- 
cal  History,  &  Church  Government,  &  their  answers  were  sustained 
as  parts  of  trials  for  ordination. 

Mr  W  Hughs  was  directed  to  prepare  a  discourse  on  Gal.  6.  14. 


MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTON1     PRESBYTERY.  405 


Mr  S.  H.  Terry,  on  Rom.  8.  26.  &  Mr  J.  Campbell  on  Col.  3.  3. 
as  parts  of  trials  for  ordination 

Pby  agreed  to  meet  at  Somerset  on  the  first  Wednesday  of  July 
next  to  ordain  Mr  Terry  if  the  way  be  clear.  The  Rev  Samuel  Swan 
was  appointed  to  preach  on  the  occasion,  &  the  Rev  Robt  Henry  was 
a  1  "pointed  his  alternate. 

The  Rev  A.  G.  Fairchild  was  appointed  to  preside  &  give  the  charge 
&  the  Rev  A.  O.  Patterson  his  alternate. 

Resolved  that  P.b.y.  meet  at  Kittanning  on  the  second  Wednesday 
of  August  next  to  ordain  Mr  James  Campbell  if  the  way  be  clear. 

The  Rev  Saml  McFarren  was  appointed  to  preach  on  the  occasion, 
&  the  Rev  E.  D.  Barret  his  alternate.  &  the  Rev  Thos  Davis  to  pre- 
side &  give  the  charge;  &  the  Rev  John  Reed  his  alternate. 

Resolved  that  the  next  stated  meeting  of  Pb  y  be  appointed  at  Salts- 
burgh  for  the  purpose  of  ordaining  Mr  Watson  Hughs,  if  the  way  be 
clear. 

The  Rev  Francis  Laird  was  appointed  to  preach  on  the  occasion  & 
the  Rev  Robert  Johnston  to  preside  &  give  the  charge;  &  the  Rev 
J  as.  Grames  the  alternate  to  either. 

Mr  Hughs  was  appointed  to  supply  at  elder  Ridge  one  Sabbath  at 
discretion. 

Adjourned  to  meet  in  Somerset  on  the  first  Wednesday  of  July  next. 

Concluded  with  prayer 

SuMERSETyw/y  ith  1830 

Pby.  met  according  to  adjournment  Constituted  with  prayer. 
Present  The  Rev  Messrs  Ashbel  G  Fairchild,  Andrew  O  Patterson, 
Saml.  Swan  &:  Robert  Henry,  with  Messrs  Jacob  Glessner  &:  William 
Nixon  Elders.  Absent  The  Rev  Messrs  James  Power  D  D,  Joseph 
W  Henderson,  Francis  Laird,  David  Barclay,  Robert  Johnston,  James 
Graham,  James  Gutherie.  Wm.  Johnston,  John  Reed,  Asa  Brooks, 
Jesse  Smith,  Thos  Davis,  George  Venemon,  Joseph  Harper,  Alexr. 
McCandles,  John  H  Kirkpatrick,  Saml.  McFarren,  J  Holms  Agnew, 
Elisha  D  Barret. 

The  Moderator  tx:  Clerk  being  absent,  the  Rev  A  O  Patterson  was 
appointed  Moderator,  &  A  G  Fairchild  Clerk  pro  tem. 

Mr  Terry  preached  a  sermon  on  the  subject  assigned  him  at  the  last 
meeting  of  P.b.y.  which  was  sustained  as  part  of  trials  for  ordination. 

Pby  then  proceeded  to  to  the  ordination  of  Mr  S  Howel  Terry  & 
did  by  prayer  &  the  laying  on  of  the  hands  of  the  P  b  y.  solemly  ordain 
&  set  him  apart  to  the  whole  work  of  Gospel  Ministry,  &  installed  him 


406  MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 

the  regular  Pastor  of  the  United  Congregations  of  Somerset  &  Genner. 

The  Rev  Saml  Swan  preached  on  the  occasion  &  the  Rev.  A.  O. 
Patterson  presided  &  gave  the  charge. 

Adjourned,  to  meet  at  Kittaning  2d  Wednesday  of  August  next, 

Concluded  with  prayer 

Kittaning  August  nth.  1830 

PI)  y  met  according  to  adjournment,  &  was  opened  with  a  sermon 
by  Mr  James  Cambell  on  the  subject  assigned  him  at  a  previous  meet- 
ing of  Pb  y;    Constituted  with  prayer. 

Present  The  Rev  Messrs  Jesse  Smith,  Thos  Davis,  Samuel  McFar- 
ren,  &  Elisha  D  Barret,  with  the  Elder  David  Johnston. 

Absent  The  Rev  Messrs  Joseph  W  Henderson,  David  Barclay, 
Francis  Laird,  Robert  Johnston,  James  Graham,  James  Gutherie,  Wm, 
Johnston,  Ashbel  G  Fairchild,  John  Reed,  Asa  Brooks,  A.  O.  Patter- 
son, Saml  Swan,  Joseph  Harper,  George  Venemon,  Alexr  McCandless, 
John  H  Kirkpatrick,  J  Holms  Agnew,  Robert  Henry  &  S  Howel  Terry. 
The  Moderator  being  absent  The  Rev  Thos  Davis  was  appointed  Mod- 
erator pro  tern. 

The  Rev  Saml  Reed  from  the  Pb  y  of  Washington  being  present  & 
invited,  took  his  seat  as  a  corresponding  member 

The  sermon  delivered  by  Mr  Campbell  was  sustained  as  part  of  trials 
for  ordination. 

Pb  y  proceeded  to  the  ordination  of  Mr  James  Campbell  &  did  by 
prayer  &  the  imposition  of  the  hands  of  the  Pb  y.  solemnly  ordain  & 
set  him  apart  to  the  whole  work  of  the  Gospel  Ministry  &:  installed  him 
the  regular  Pastor  of  the  United  Congregations  of  Kittaning  «S:  Crooked 
Creek. 

The  Rev  Saml.  McFarren  preached  on  the  occasion  &:  the  Rev  Thos 
Davis  presided  &  gave  the  charge. 

Mr  Watson  Hughs  preached  a  sermon  on  the  subject  assigned  him 
;it  a  previous  meeting  of  P  b  y,  which  was  sustained  as  part  of  trials  for 
ordination. 

Resolved  that  P  b  y  proceed  to  ordain  Mr  Hughs  at  their  next  stated 
meeting. 

Adjourned  to  meet  at  Saltsburgh  on  the  1st  Tuesday  of  October  next. 

Concluded  with  prayer. 

Saltsburgh  October  5  1830 
IMiy  met  according  to  adjournment,  &  was  opened  with  sermon  by 


MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY.  407 

Mr  Adam  Torrence  on  the  subject  assigned  him  at  a  former  meeting 
of  P.b.y.      Constituted  with  prayer 

Present.  The  Rev  Messrs  Francis  Laird,  David  Barclay,  Robert 
Johnston,  James  Graham,  John  Reed,  Jesse  Smith  Andrew  O.  Patter- 
son, Thos  Davis,  Saml.  Swan,  Alexr  McCandles,  John  H  Kirkpatrick. 
Saml  McFarren,  Elisha  D  Barret,  Robert  Henry,  S.  Howel  Terry  & 
James  Campbell. 

With  the  Elders  Wm.  Gutherie  Thos  Davisson  Joseph  Findley,  John 
Douglas,  George  Plumer,  Daniel  Smith,  Wm.  Penny,  John  Huston, 
John  Dicky,  Benjamin  Irvin,  Alexr  Hanlon,  James  Watson,  &  Wm. 
Lucas —     Absent 

The  Rev  Messrs  Joseph  W  Henderson,  James  Gutherie,  Wm.  John- 
ston, Ashbel  G  Fairchild,  Asa  Brooks,  George  Venemon  &:  J.  Holmes 
Agnew. 

P  b  y  proceeded  to  the  choice  of  Moderator  &  Clerk  for  the  ensuing 
year;  &  the  Rev  Alexr  McCandles  was  chosen  Moderator,  &  the  Rev 
Jesse  Smith  Clerk. 

The  minutes  of  the  last  stated  meeting  were  read ;  &  the  Rev  Jesse 
Smith  &  J.  H.  Kirkpatrick  assigned  reasons  for  not  attending,  which 
were  sustained.  On  enquiry  it  appeared  that  the  members  had  gener- 
ally fulfilled  their  appointments  to  supply.  The  minutes  of  the  inter- 
mediate meeting  in  June  were  read;  &  the  Rev  Messrs  James  Graham, 
John  Reed,  Jesse  Smith,  A.  O.  Patterson,  Alexr  McCandles,  J.  H. 
Kirkpatrick,  Elisha  D  Barret  &  Robert  Henry  assigned  reasons  for 
not  attending,  which  were  sustained. 

The  minutes  of  the  intermediate  meeting  at  Somerset  were  read;  & 
the  Rev.  Messrs  David  Barclay,  Francis  Laird,  Robert  Johnston, 
James  Graham,  John  Reed,  Jesse  Smith,  Thomas  Davis,  Alexr  Mc- 
Candless,  J.  H.  Kirkpatrick  &  Elisha  1 )  Barret,  assigned  reasons  for 
not  attending;   which  were  sustained. 

The  minutes  of  the  intermediate  meeting  at  Kittaning  were  read; 
&  the  Rev  Messrs  David  Barclay  Francis  Laird,  Robert  Johnston, 
James  Graham,  John  Reed,  A.  O.  Patterson,  Saml.  Swan,  Alexr  Mc- 
Candless,  John  H.  Kirkpatrick,  &  Robert  Henry  assigned  reasons  for 
not  attending  which  were  sustained 

The  Rev  James  Power  D  D  departed  this  life  August  5th.  1830 

On  motion  resolved,  that  the  Stated  Clerk  give  notice,  in  the  Chris- 
tian Herrald,  of  the  time  &  place  of  each  meeting  of  P  b  y,  three  or  four 
weeks  previous  to  the  time  of  meeting 

Resolved  that  the    Members   of  Pby   spend  one  hour  in  prayer  & 


408  MINUTES    <>K    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 

other  religious  exercises,  with  the  members  of  the  Congregation,  pre- 
vious to  the  ordination  of  Mr  Hughs. 

Adjourned  to  meet  to  morrow  morning  at  8  o'clock 

Concluded  with  prayer 

Wednesday  morning  Odr.  6. 

Pby  met  according  to  adjournment  Members  present  as  above. 
After  prayer,  the  minutes  of  the  last  session  were  read. 

The  Rev  Nathaniel  R  Snowden  renewed  his  request  to  be  restored 
to  his  former  standing  as  a  Minister  of  the  Gospel 

P.b.y.  after  receiving  satisfactory  evidence  of  his  total  abstinence 
from  the  use  of  ardent  spirits  &  hearing  his  acknowledgment  of  the 
crime  &  his  profession  of  repentance,  agreed  to  grant  his  request. 

Mr  Snowden  then  desired  to  be  dismissed  from  this  P.b.y.  to  join 
the  Pby  of  Alleghany,  which  was  granted 

The  Rev  Messrs  A.  O.  Patterson  Sam!  Swan  &  Saml  McFarren 
were  appointed  a  committee  to  take  into  consideration  the  subject  of 
Sabbath  Schools  &  report  before  the  rising  of  P.b.y. 

Resolved  that  the  Members  of  Pby  use  their  best  endeavours  to 
have  the  2d  Installment  of  the  subscription  in  behalf  of  the  Western 
Theol.  Seminary  collected,  &  forwarded  to  the  Treasurer  with  as  little 
delay  as  possible 

A  memorial,  from  the  inhabitants  of  Connelsville,  was  presented  to 
Pby  praying  for  leave  to  obtain  occasional  supplies.  Ordered  that 
the  memorial  lie  on  the  table. 

A  petition  was  presented  to  Pby  from  the  inhabitants  of  Murrays- 
ville  &  vicinity,  praying  that  a  Congregation  be  organized  in  that  vil- 
lage, to  be  called  Murraysville. 

Resolved,  that  the  prayer  of  the  petition  be  granted. 

Agreably  to  a  resolution  of  last  evining,  P.b.y.  united  with  the 
( Congregation  in  the  exercises  of  prayer  &  praise  for  one  hour,  &  then 
proceeded  to  the  ordination  of  Mr  Watson  Hughs.  &  did,  by  prayer  & 
the  imposition  of  hands,  solemnly  ordain  &  set  him  apart  to  the  whole 
work  of  the  Gospel  Ministry,  &  installed  him  the  regular  Pastor  of  the 
united  Congregations  of  Saltsburgh  &  Warren. 

The  Rev  Francis  Laird  preached  on  the  occasion  &  the  Rev  Robert 
Johnston  presided  &  gave  the  charge. 

The  Rev  Joseph  Harper  obtained  leave  to  travel  out  of  the  bounds 
of  this  Pby  until!  their  next  stated  meeting. 

The  Rev  Messrs  Klisha  D  Barret  <\:  James  Campbell  obtained  leave 
of  absence  from  the  remaining  sessions  of  Pby. 


MINUTES   OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY.  409 


Adjourned  to  meet  to  morrow  morning  at  8  o  clock. 

Concluded  with  prayer 

Thursday  morning, 

Pby  met  according  to  adjournment.      Members  present  as  above. 

After  prayer  the  minutes  of  the  last  session  were  read.  P  b  y  under- 
standing that  some  difficulties  existed  in  the  Congregations  of  Bethel 
&  Ebenezer  appointed  the  Rev  Messrs  Saml.  Swan  Saml  McFarren  & 
Elisha  D  Barret  with  the  Elders  James  Wilson  &  John  Dickie  a  com- 
mittee to  visit  those  Congregations,  &  ascertain  whether  the  difficulties 
are  such  as  to  require  the  interference  of  Pby. 

Resolved  that  it  be  enjoined  on  the  Congns.  within  the  bounds  of 
this  Pby,  to  send  their  annual  Reports  to  the  Stated  Clerk,  on,  or  be- 
fore the  1  st  Tuesday  of  April,  by  mail  or  otherwise. 

The  Committee  appointed  on  the  subject  of  Sabbath  Schools  reported 
the  following  resolutions,  which  were  Unanimously  adopted  Viz 

1st.  Resolved  that  this  Pby.  highly  appreciate  the  resolution  of  the 
A.  S.  S.  Union  to  establish  a  Sunday  School  in  every  destitute  place, 
where  it  is  practicable  thro'  out  the  Valley  of  the  Mississippi, 

2d  Resolved,  that  we  cheerfully  ingage  to  redeem  the  pledge  given 
by  our  Representative  to  the  A.  S.  S.  Union,  to  stablish  a  sabbath 
school  wherever  it  is  practicable  in  the  bounds  of  this  P  b  y. 

3d  Resolved  that  each  Member  will  spend  two  weeks  if  necessary 
in  the  bounds  of  his  own  charge,  for  the  purpose  of  establishing  schools 
where  they  are  not  &  giving  encouragement  &  increase  to  those  already 
in  operation. 

4th.  Resolved  that  the  Rev  Messrs  Robert  Johnston  &  Andrew  O. 
Patterson  with  Henry  Fulton  Elder  be  a  committee,  to  devise  a  plan 
to  collect  funds,  for  the  purpose  of  employing  an  Agent,  to  visit  those 
districts  within  our  bounds,  which  are  destitute  of  the  stated  Ministra- 
tions of  the  Gospel. 

Resolved  that  the  Synod  of  Pittsburgh  be  requested  to  divide  this 
P  b  y,  so  as  to  form  the  Ministers  &  congregations,  North  of  the  Pitts- 
burgh &  Stoystown  turnpike,  into  a  new  P.b. y,  to  be  called  the  Pby 
of  Blairsville ;  leaving  it  optional  with  those  Ministers,  thro'  whose 
charges  the  road  passes,  to  which  of  the  two  they  belong. 

An  appeal  was  presented  to  Pby,  by  John  Ewing,  from  a  decision 
of  the  session  of  Ebenezer,  by  which  he  was  suspended  from  the 
( 'ommunion  of  the  Church,  for  imprudently  charging  a  member  of  said 
( 'hurch  with  fraud 

The  sentence  appealed  from,  with  the  reasons  of  the  appeal,  &  all 


4lO  MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 

the  proceedings  of  the  inferior  Judicatory  in  the  case  were  read,  &  the 
original  parties  &  members  of  session  were  heard  untill  they  were 
satisfied. 

The  roll  was  then  called,  after  which  the  final  vote  was  taken,  & 
the  Judgment  of  the  session  affirmed. 

Mr  Mathew  Dunlop  obtained  leave  to  travel  out  of  the  bounds  of 
this  PI)  y  for  one  year 

The  Rev  John  H  Kirkpatrick  obtained  leave  of  absence  from  the 
remaining  sessions  of  P.b.y. 

Resolved  that  each  member  of  P.b.y.  supply  one  Sabbath  at  discretion  between 
t his  &  our  next  stated  meeting. 

Mr  Adam  Torrence  was  examined  on  Theology  Eclesiastical  history 
&  Church  government,  &  his  answers  together  with  the  sermon  deliv- 
ered at  the  opening  of  P  b  y  were  sustained  as  parts  of  trial  for  licen- 
sure. 

At  Saltsburgh  the  7th.  day  of  Octo.  1830  the  Pby  of  Redstone, 
having  received  testimonials  in  favour  of  Mr  Adam  Torrance  of  his 
having  gone  thro'  a  regular  course  of  literature;  of  his  good  Moral 
Character;  &  of  his  being  in  the  communion  of  the  Church:  proceeded 
to  take  the  usual  parts  of  trial  for  his  licensure;  6c  he  having  given 
satisfaction  as  to  his  accomplishments  in  literature,  his  experimental 
acquaintance  with  religion,  his  proficiency  in  Divinity  &  other  studies; 
the  Pby  did,  &  hereby  do  express  their  approbation  of  all  these  parts 
of  trial;  &  he  having  adopted  the  Confession  of  faith  of  this  Church, 
&  satisfactorily  answered  the  questions  appointed  to  be  put  to  candi- 
dates to  be  licensed,  the  Pby  did,  &  hereby  do,  license  him,  the  said 
Adam  Torrance  to  preach  the  Gospel  of  Christ,  as  a  probationer  for 
the  holy  Ministry,  within  the  bounds  of  this  P.b.y.  or  wherever  else 
he  shall  be  orderly  called. 

Adjourned  to  meet  at  Sawickly  on  the  1st.  Friday  of  April  next. 

Concluded  with  prayer 

Oct.  26///  1830 
In  Synod,  Examined  and  approved  thus   far,  with  the  exception  of 
a  defect  in  recording   the  proceedings  in  the  case  of  the  Revd.  Nathl. 
R.  Snowden.  Wm.  McMillan  Mr. 

Congruity  June  15  1830 
The  complaint  preferred  by  the  Pby  of  Aleghany  against  the  Rev 
N.   R.  Snowden,  which   had   been  postponed  at  the  meeting  of  Pby 
in  Kittanning,  was  taken  up     Mr  Snowden  acknowledged  their  regu- 


MINUTES   OK    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY.  411 


larity   of  his   conduct   in   preaching   &:  organizing   a  Church   in    their 
bounds  without  leave  &  recieved  an  admonition  by  the  Moderator 

Sawickly  April  \st.  1831 

Pby  met  according  to  adjournment  &  was  opened  with  a  sermon 
by  Mr  Adam  Torrence,  from  Eph  2.  8.  9.      Constituted  with  prayer. 

Members  present  Rev  Messrs  Robert  Johnston,  William  Johnston, 
Andrew  O  Patterson,  Alexander  McCandless,  Robert  Henry,  and  S. 
Howel  Terry;  with  the  Elders,  James  Scott,  John  Wells,  Samuel 
Mitchel  Robert  Fulton  &  Jacob  Glessner 

Absent  Rev  Messrs  James  Gutherie,  Ashbel  G  Fairchild,  Asa 
Brooks,  J.  Holms  Agnew,  Joseph  Harper  &  George  Venemon 

By  a  resolution  of  the  Synod  of  Pittsburgh,  October  1830  in  pursu- 
ance of  a  request  of  this  P.b.y.  the  Rev  Messrs.  Joseph  W.  Henderson, 
Francis  Laird,  David  Barclay,  James  Graham,  Thomas  Davis,  Samuel 
Swan,  John  Reed,  Jesse  Smith,  Samuel  McFarren,  John  H  Kirk- 
patrick,  Elisha  D  Barret,  Watson  Hughes  &  James  Campbell  were 
Constituted  into  a  P.b.y.  to  be  called  the  Pby  of  Blairsvill 

The  Rev  Wm.  Johnston  assigned  reasons  for  non  attendance  at 
former  meetings  of  Pby,  which  were  sustained. 

The  Rev  Robert  Johnston  was  appointed  Clerk  pro  tern. 

The  minutes  of  the  last  meeting  of  P  b  y  were  read.  On  enquiry  it 
appeared  that  the  Members  present  had  fulfilled  their  appointments  to 
supply ;  and  also  that  the  pledges  given  at  the  last  meeting  of  Synod 
by  the  members  of  this  P  b  y  on  the  subjects  of  Sabbath-Schools  had 
been  generally  redeemed. 

The  Committee  appointed  at  the  last  meeting  of  P  b  y  on  the  subject 
of  Sabbath-Schools  reported ;  the  report  was  accepted  &  their  conduct 
approved,  &  the  committee  discharged.  The  Rev  James  Gutherie 
appeared  &  his  reasons  for  not  coming  sooner,  &  also  for  non-attend- 
ance at  former  meetings  were  sustained 

An  appeal  was  presented  to  P.b.y.  by  James  Stevenson  &  Isabella 
his  wife,  from  a  decision  of  the  session  of  Round  hill  Church,  by 
which  they  were  suspended  from  the  Communion  of  the  Church,  on  a 
charge  of  unchristian  conduct  in  absenting  themselves  from  the  ordi- 
nances of  the  church.  P.b.y,  after  hearing  the  appeal  &  the  reasons 
assigned  by  the  appellants,  together  with  the  reccords  of  the  inferior 
Judicatory  &  the  parties  untill  they  were  satisfied,  &  duly  considering 
the  case,  were  of  opinion,  that  the  conduct  of  the  appellants  in  absent- 
ing themselves  from  the  ordinances  of  the  Church  is  censurable  but 
are  nevertheless  of  opinion  that  the  sentence  is  too  severe,  &  therefore 


4T2  MINUTES   OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 

direct  the  session  to  grant  them  a  new.  trial.  Mr  Adam  Torrence  a 
Licentiate  under  the  care  of  this  P.b.y.  desired  leave  to  itinerate  out 
of  their  bounds  for  one  year  which  was  granted;  &  he  was  furnished 
with  the  requisite  testimonials 

The  Rev  J  Holms  Agnew  appeared,  &  his  reasons  for  not  coming 
sooner,  &  also  for  non-attendance  at  former  meetings  were  sustained — 

Adjourned  to  meet  to  morrow  morning  at  half  past  8  o  clock.  Con- 
cluded with  prayer. 

Saturday  morning 

P.b.y.  met  according  to  adjournment.  Members  present  as  above. 
After  prayer  the  minutes  of  the  last  session  were  read. 

Messrs  John  Watson  Johnston  &  Bela  Allen,  students  of  the  Western 
Theol.  Seminary,  appeared  before  Pby,  &  offered  themselves  as  Can- 
didates for  the  Gospel  Ministry. 

P.b.y.  having  recieved  satisfactory  testimonials  of  their  good  moral 
character,  of  their  being  in  the  communion  of  the  Church  &  of  their 
having  gone  thro  a  regular  course  of  education,  proceeded  to  examin 
them  on  their  experimental  acquaintance  with  religion,  &  on  the  latin 
&  greek  Languages,  &  sustained  their  answers  as  parts  of  trial  for  Li- 
censure 

The  following  subjects  were  assigned  them  as  themes  for  exegesis 
Viz  quo  modo  miracula  probant  Scripturas  Divinas  esse,  to  John  W. 
Johnston  &  In  qua  constat  pietas  vera,  to  Bela  Allen. 

The  Rev  J  Holms  Agnew  on  account  of  ill  health,  asked  leave  to 
resign  the  pastoral  charge  of  the  Congregation  of  Uniontown.  Pby 
being  informed  by  their  Commissioners  that  the  congregation  had  con- 
sented to  the  wish  of  their  Pastor,  granted  his  request  &  the  relation  is 
hereby  disolved.  Mr  Agnew  then  desired  to  be  dismissed  from  this 
Pby  to  join  the  Pby  of  Washington,  which  was  granted. 

P.b.y.  ingaged  in  a  free  conversation  on  the  subject  of  religion 
within  their  bounds,  &  the  Rev  Messrs  A.  O.  Patterson  &  Robert 
Henry  were  appointed  a  Committee  to  prepare  a  report  on  the  subject 
to  the  next  Genl.  Assembly. 

Pby  agreed  to  spend  the  afternoon  of  this  day,  in  conjunction  with 
the  Congregation  in  religious  exercises. 

The  following  Congregational  reports  were  presented 


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Adjourned  to  meet  on  Monday  morning  at  9  oclock. 

Concluded  with  prayer 

Monday  morning,  P  b  y  met  according  to  adjournment.  Members 
present  as  above,  after  prayer  the  minutes  of  the  last  session  were  read. 

Mr  James  Wilson  read  an  exegesis  on  the  subject  assigned  him  at 
the  last  meeting  of  P.  b.y,  which  was  sustained  as  part  of  trials  for  licen- 
sure; &  he  was  appointed  to  prepare  a  critical  exercise  on  Jude  9th. 

The  Rev  Alexander  McCandles  was  appointed  Comissioner  to  at- 
tend the  next  Genl  Assembly,  &  the  Rev  Robert  Henry  his  Alternate. 
Mr  Joseph  Baldridge  Elder  was  appointed  a  commissioner  to  the  next 
Genl  Assembly. 

Resolved  that  each  Member  of  P  1)  y  supply  one  Sabbath  at  discretion  previous 
to  our  next  meeting. 

The  Rev  Joseph  Harper  applied  by  letter  for  leave  to  itinerate  out 
of  bounds  of  this  P  b  y  untill  their  next  stated  meeting,  which  was 
granted. 

Resolved  that  the  Stated  Clerk  be  directed  to  write  to  such  members 
of  P  b  y  as  may  have  neglected  to  attend  for  two  stated  meetings  in 
succession,  requiring  them  to  attend  the  next  meeting  of  P  b  y,  or  send 
their  reasons  in  writing  if  unable  to  attend  in  person. 

Rev  James  Gutherie  was  appointed  to  open  P  b  y  at  their  next  meet- 
ing. 

Adjourned  to  meet  at  Rehoboth  the  Tst  Tuesday  of  October  next. 

Concluded  with  prayer. 

Rehoboth  October  \th.  1831 

P  b  y  met  according  to  adjournment  &  was  opened  with  a  sermon 
by  the  Rev  James  Gutherie  on  Jer.  17.  7.     Constituted  with  prayer. 

Members  present  The  Rev  Messrs  Robert  Johnston,  James  Gutherie, 
Wm.  Johnston,  Ashbel  Green  Fairchild,  Asa  Brooks,  Andrew  Oliphant 
Patterson  &  Alexander  McCandless.  Elders,  Messrs  George  Darr, 
John  Lorrimore,  John  Blythe,  William  Nickson,  Robert  Fulton,  Hugh 
Cambel  &  Joshua  Hart.  Absent  TheRev  Messrs  George  Venemon, 
Joseph  Harper,  Robert  Henry  &  S.  Howel  Terry. 

P  b  y  proceeded  to  the  choice  of  a  Moderator  &  Clerk  for  the  ensu- 
ing year,  &  the  Rev  Asa  Brooks  was  chosen  Moderator  &  the  Rev  A. 
G.  Fairchild  Clerk. 

The  minutes  of  the  last  stated  meeting  were  read. 


MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY.  4T5 


The  Rev  Messrs  A.  G.  Fairchild  &  Asa  Brooks  assigned  reasons  for 
non  attendance  at  former  meetings  of  P  1>  y  which  were  sustained. 

Mr  Joel  Stoneroad  a  Licentiate  from  the  Pby  of  New  Brunswick, 
presented  a  certificate  of  his  dismission  from  said  Pby.  &  of  his  good 
&  regular  standing  &  desired  to  be  taken  under  the  care  of  this  Pby: 
which  was  granted. 

A  call  was  presented  to  the  P  b  y  from  the  Congregation  of  Union- 
town,  for  the  ministerial  labours  of  Mr  Stoneroad  in  which  they  prom- 
ised him  500  dollars  per  annum 

After  the  usual  enquiries,  Pby  being  satisfied  as  to  the  regularity  of 
the  call,  agreed  to  put  it  into  his  hands,  of  which  he  declared  his  ac- 
ceptance. 

Pby  taking  into  consideration  the  recommendation  of  the  last  Genl. 
Assembly  in  relation  to  a  correspondence  of  the  Churches  in  the  West 
on  the  subject  of  Missionary  operations,  &  having  in  view  the  circular 
letter  of  the  West-Lexington  P  b  y,  resolved  to  send  delegates  to  the 
proposed  convention  to  be  held  in  Cincinnati  on  the  23d.  of  Novr  next 

Mr  Adam  Torrence  requested  to  be  dismissed  from  this  P  b  y  to  put 
himself  under  the  care  of  the  P  b  y  of  Richland  which  was  granted. 

The  Rev  Cyrus  B.  Bristol,  a  Member  of  the  P  b  y  of  Bedford,  being 
present  &  invited,  took  his  seat  as  a  Corresponding  member. 

The  Rev  Alexander  McCandless  Commissioner  to  the  last  Genl  As- 
sembly reported  that  he  had  fulfilled  his  apt. 

The  Rev  Messrs  A.  G.  Fairchild  &  A.  O.  Patterson  with  Dr.  Hugh 
Cambel  were  appointed  a  Committee  to  report  instructions  to  the  Dele- 
gates appointed  to  attend  the  Convention  at  Cincinnati 

Adjourned  to  meet  to  morrow  morning  at  9  Oclock 

Concluded  with  prayer 

Wednesday  morning, 

P.b.y.  met  according  to  adjournment.      Members  present  as  above. 

After  prayer  the  minutes  of  the  last  session  were  read. 

A  reference  in  the  case  of  James  Stevenson  and  Isabella  his  wife, 
in  which  they  were  charged  with  unchristian  conduct  in  absenting 
themselves  from  the  ordinances  of  the  Gospel,  was  presented  to  Pby 
from  the  session  of  Round-hill. 

After  hearing  the  reccords  of  the  session  in  the  case  &  due  deliber- 
ation, Pby  adjudged  that  the  conduct  of  the  accused  is  censurable, 
&  that  they  recieve  a  rebuke  &  admonition  from  the  session,  &  on  their 
submission  to  this  censure,  the  Session  is  advised  to  grant  them  a  reg- 
ular dismission  if  they  request  it,  to  any  neighbouring  Church  they 
may  choose. 


416  MINUTES   OF   THE    REDSTONE   PRESBYTERY. 

The  committee  appointed  to  prepare  instructions  for  the  Delegates 
to  the  Cincinnati  Convention  presented  a  report,  which  was  adopted 
&  is  as  follows  Viz 

Whereas  a  difference  of  opinion  &  practice  exists  among  the  mem- 
bers of  the  Presbyterian  Church  in  relation  to  the  proper  organ  for 
conducting  domestic  missions.  &  as  in  the  opinion  of  this  Pby  evils 
have  arisen  from  the  conflicting  operation  of  the  Genl  Assembly's 
Board  of  Missions  &  the  A.  H.  M.  Society.  And  whereas  the  Genl. 
Assembly,  at  its  last  meeting,  adopted  the  following  resolution  Viz 

"That  in  view  of  existing  evils  arising  from  the  seperate  action  of 
the  Assemblys  Board  of  Missions  &  A.  H.  M.  Society  in  the  West, 
it  be  recommended  to  the  Synods  of  Ohio,  Cincinnati,  Indiana, 
Illinois,  Kentucky,  Tennessee,  West-Tennessee,  &  the  Presbyteries 
in  the  West  connected  with  them,  to  correspond  with  one  another,  & 
devise  a  plan  for  carrying  on  Missions  in  the  West,  &  report  the  result 
of  their  correspondence  to  the  next  Genl.  Assembly  it  being  under- 
stood that  brethren  in  the  West  shall  be  left  to  adopt  their  own  plan, 
&  that  any  other  Synods  &  Presbyteries,  besides  the  above  mentioned, 
in  the  Valey  of  the  Mississippi,  may  be  embraced  in  the  correspond- 
ence if  they  desire  it. 

And  whereas  it  is  important  that  every  Pby.  should  freely  express 
their  views  on  this  important  subject,  &  with  a  view  to  allay  the  excite- 
ment now  existing,  &  also  to  preserve  the  identity  &  distinctive  char- 
acter of  the  Presbyterian  Church — this  Pby  considers  it  highly 
important  that  their  views  should  be  fairly  &  fully  expressed  in  the 
proposed  Convention.     Therefore  Resolved 

i  st  That  it  is  expedient  to  appoint  two  delegates  to  attend  the  Con- 
vention to  be  held  in  Cincinnati  on  the  23d  Novr  next 

2d  That  this  Pby  have  full  confidence  in  the  board  of  Missions  of 
the  Genl.  Assembly  of  the  Presbyterian  Church  as  the  regularly  con- 
stituted organ  of  missionary  operations,  &  deprecate  a  union  with  any 
irresponsible  association  or  organized  body,  for  conducting  domestic 
Missions,  not  amenable  to  any  Judicatory  of  our  Church. 

3d  That  in  the  view  of  this  P.b.y.  the  efforts  made  to  effect  a  union 
between  the  two  Missionary  Institutions  is  a  chief  cause  of  the  unhappy 
excitement  now  existing  in  the  Church,  &  if  followed  up,  threatens  it 
with  increasing  discord  &  division,  &  that  peace  &  harmony  are  not 
likely  to  be  restored  except  by  abandoning  all  such  efforts  in  future,  & 
thus  allowing  each  Institution  to  pursue  its  own  course  without  imped- 
iment or  interference  on  the  part  of  the  other. 

4th.   That  the  Delegates  appointed  to  attend  the  convention  be  in- 


MINUTES    OF     1HF    REDSTONE     PRESBYTERY.  4 1  7 


structed  to  exert  their  influence  to  procure  a  decision  of  the  convention 
in  favour  of  the  Assembly's  Board  of  Missions,  &  that  they  oppose, 
with  all  their  influence,  whatever  might  tend  to  a  union  with  any  other 
body,  not  even  concurring  in  a  united  Agency  for  conducting  Mission- 
ary operations  in  the  \\  est. 

5th  That  if  the  Delegates  should  fail  to  carry  the  last  resolution 
into  effect.  &  a  majority  of  the  Convention  should  adopt  any  measures 
with  a  view  to  favour  a  union  with  any  other  body,  that  they  be  in- 
structed to  enter  their  protest,  accompanied  with  their  objections. 

6th.  That  the  Stated  Clerk  be  instructed  to  furnish  each  Delegate 
with  an  attested  copy  of  these  resolutions. 

7th  That  in  case  no  one  of  the  Delegates  shall  be  able  to  attend, 
that  the  Stated  Clerk  lie  instructed  to  transmit  a  letter  to  the  Conven- 
tion, stating  the  views  &  wishes  of  this  Pby  as  herein  expressed:  & 
that  a  copy  of  the  above  resolutions  be  sent  to  the  Editors  of  the 
Presbyterian  &  the  Christian  Herald  for  publication. 

P  b  y.  proceeded  to  the  choice  of  delegates  to  attend  the  Convention 
at  Cincinnati.  <x:  the  Rev  A.  < ).  Patterson  was  chosen,  &  the  Rev. 
Robert  Johnston  his  alternate,  together  with  Mr  Wm.  Nickson  Elder 
&  Mr  John  Kennedy  Duncan  his  alternate 

Mr  James  Wilson  read  a  critical  exercise  on  the  subject  a>signed 
him,  which  was  sustained  as  part  of  trials  for  licensure  :  &  he  was  ap- 
pointed to  prepare  a  homily  on  Romans  5.   19. 

On  motion  resolved  that  the  next  stated  meeting  of  Pby  be  at 
Lauril  Hill. 

Messrs  John  W  Johnston  <x;  Bela  Allen,  each  read  an  exegesis  on 
the  subject  assigned  him.  both  which  were  sustained  as  parts  of  trials 
for  licensure. 

Mr  John  F.  Ewing  obtained  leave  to  travel  without  the  bounds  of 
this  Pby  for  one  year. 

The  Rev  Joseph  Harper  requested  by  letter  to  be  dismissed  from 
this  Pby.  to  join  the  Pby  of  Hartford,  which  was  granted. 

The  inhabitants  of  Indian  Creek  presented  a  request  to  be  taken  on 
our  list  of  vacancies  &  obtain  such  supplies  as  Pby  could  send  them, 
which  was  granted. 

A  memorial  from  the  Inhabitants  of  Connellsville  was  presented  to 
Pby.  praying  to  be  organized  into  a  Congregation.  &  also  to  obtain 
supplies,  which  was  granted. 

Resolved  that  each  member  of  Pby.  raise  six  dollars  towards  de- 
fraying the  expences  of  the  Delegates  to  the  Cincinnati  Convention. 


418  MINUTES   OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 


Messrs  Wm.  Nickson,  Nathl.  Hurst,  John  Blythe  &  Robert  Fulton 
obtained  leave  of  absence  during  the  remaining  sessions  of  P  b  y. 

Eph.  2d.  t  —  7.  was  assigned  to  Mr  James  Wilson  as  the  subject  of 
a  lecture:  &  Hebrews  7.  1-3  to  John  W  Johnston  as  the  subject  of  a 
criti(  al  exercise,  &  Romans  9—  [—3  to  Bela  Allen 

Rr\  Asa  Brooks  asked  leave  to  resign  the  Pastoral  charge  of  the 
Congregation  of  French  creek.  Pby.  after  hearing  his  reasons  & 
the  acquiessence  of  the  Congn.,  granted  his  request,  <S;  he  was  ap- 
pointed a  stated  supply  at  Clarksburgh  until!  the  next  stated  meeting 
of  P  by. 

The  Rev  Robert  [ohnston  was  appointed  to  supply  one  Sabb.  at  Connelsville, 
Kc\   A.  G.  Fairchild,  one  Sabb.  at  Sandy  Creek 

Rev  A.  O.   Patterson  one  Sabb  at  Connelsville, 

Rev  Asa  Brooks  one  Sabb.  at  discretion.  Mi'  Joel  Stoneroad  one  Sabb.  at  In- 
dian Creek. 

Mr  John  F.  Ewing  one  Sabbath  at  Indian  Creek,  &  the  Rev  Messrs  James 
Gutherie  &  Wm-  Johnston  were  appointed  to  supply  tin-  pulpit  of  the  Delegate 
to  the  Convention,  each  one  day 

Adjourned  to  meet  in  Pittsburgh   on  Friday  the  21st  Inst. 

(  (included  with  prayer. 

Pittsburgh  Oct.  24.  1831 

In  Synod.      Examined  and  approved  thus  far 

D.  Elliott  Modr  of  Synod 

Pittsburgh  October  2 1  1831 

Pby  met  according  to  adjournment.  Constd.  with  prayer  Members 
present.  Rev  Messrs  Robert  Johnston,  James  Gutherie,  Ashbel  G 
Fairchild  ec  Alexr  McCandless,  with  the  Elders  Alexr  Johnston  J. 
Kenedy  Duncan  &  Joshua  Hart. 

Absent  the  Rev  Messrs  Wm  Johnston,  Asa  Brooks,  George  Van. 
emmon,  Robert  Henry  &  S  Howel  Terry 

Pby  had  a  recess  untill  Monday  at  2  o  clock  P.  M.  Monday 
2  o  clock  P  b  y  resumed  business. 

Mr  Joel  Stoneroad  was  examined  on  his  experimental  acquaintance 
with  religion,  the  Greek  &  Hebrew  languages,  Natural  &  Moral  Phi- 
losophy. Theology,  Ecclesiastical  History  &  Church  Government,  & 
his  answers  were  sustained  as  parts  of  trial  for  ordination 

Pby  agreed  to  ordain  Mr  Stoneroad  on  the  2d  Wednesda)  of  Deer. 
next  &  John  1.  29  was  assigned  him  as  the  subject  of  a  trial  sermom 
lor  ordination.       The    Rev    Robert  Johnston   was  appointed  to  preach 


MINUTES   OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY.  419 

on  the  occasion  &  the  Rev  James  Gutherie  to  preside  &  give  the  charge. 
Adjourned  to  meet  in  Uniontown  on  the  2d  Tuesday  of  Deer,  next 

Concluded  with  prayer 

Uniontown  Deer  13  1831 
P  b  y  met  according  to  adjournment.      Members  present  The  Rev 
Messrs  Robert  Johnston  &  Ashbel  G.  Fairchild. 

There  not  being  a  quorum  Pby  adjourned  to  meet  to  morrow  morn- 
ing at    11   (  klork   A.   M 

Wednesday  morning  Pby  met  &  was  constituted  with  prayer. 
Members  present,  the  Rev  Messrs  Robert  Johnston,  James  Gutherie 
&  A.  G.  Fairchild,  with  the  Elders  John  Forsyth,  David  A  Sherrard, 
Kliel  Freeman  Charles  Porter,  Thomas  Lewis  &  Gasper  Orth. 

The  Rev  C.  B.  Bristol  from  the  Pby  of  Bedford  &  the  Rev  James 
Campbell  from  the  Pby  of  Blairsville  were  present  &  being  invited 
took  their  seats  as  corresponding  members. 

The  written  discourse  delivered  last  evining  by  Mr  Stoneroad,  on 
the  subject  assigned  him,  was  examined  &  sustained  as  part  of  trials 
for  ordination. 

Mr  Joel  Stoneroad  having  satisfactorily  gone  thro  the  several  parts 
of  trial  prescribed  by  the  Constitution,  Pby  proceeded  to  his  ordina- 
tion, &  did  by  prayer  &  the  imposition  of  the  hands  of  the  Pby, 
solemnly  ordain  and  set  him  apart  to  the  holy  office  of  the  Gospel 
Ministry  and  installed  him  the  regular  Pastor  of  the  Congregation  of 
Uniontown —  The  Rev  Robert  Johnston  Preached  on  the  occasion  & 
the  Rev  James  Gutherie  presided  &  gave  the  charge. 

The  Congregation  of  Round  hill  thro  their  Commissioner  stated  to 
Pby,  that  in  Consequence  of  deaths  and  removals,  they  were  unable 
to  meet  their  obligation  to  the  Rev  Robert  Johnston  their  Pastor, 
&  therefore  requested  to  be  released  from  that  obligation.  Mr  John- 
ston having  expressed  his  acquiescence,  it  was 

On  motion  resolved  that  the  request  be  granted.  &  the  Pastoral  re- 
lation between  him  and  the  Congregation  of  Round  hill  is  hereby  dis- 
solved. In  compliance  with  the  request  of  said  Congregation,  Mr 
Johnston  was  appointed  their  Stated  Supply  until]  the  next  stated  meet- 
ing of  P  b  y. 

On  motion  resolved  that  it  be  earnestly  recommended  to  the  mem- 
bers of  Pby,  hereafter  to  attend  the  stated  meetings  with  the  expec- 
tation of  remaining  three  days  in  session  with  the  view  of  employing 
the  time  not  occupied  in  Presbyterial  business,  in  preaching  &  such 
other  religious  exercises  as  may  be  deemed  most  profitable  to  the  Con 
gregations  in  which  they  meet. 


420  MINUTES    OF    THE    REDSTONE    PRESBYTERY. 

The  Rev  Robert  Johnston  was  appointed  to  open  the  next   meeting 
of  P  b  y  with  a  sermon 

Adjourned  to  meet  at  Laurel  Hill  on  the  first  Tuesday  of  April  next. 

Concluded  with  prayer — 

End  of  Minutes  of  the  first  50  years. 


INDEX. 


Adams,  James.  u6,   131,14  151,  175, 

Addison,  Alexander,  20,  22. 
Agnew,  J.  Holmes,  570,373,412. 
Allegheny   ["ov 

Allen.  Bela.  41  j. 
Amity,  193. 

Andrews.  John,   123,  325. 
Appeals  : 

From  Session  of  Bethel,  43:  102. 

•'  Chartiers,  ti,  15,  11 

Ebenezer,  409. 
1  reorge's  Creek,  362. 
Long  Run.  149.  154. 
Mt     Pleasant,  270,  273. 
"      .       "  Plumb  Creek,  174:   352. 

Poke  Run,  390,  391. 
Presbytery,  186.206:  351:  362. 
-    ssibn  of  Rehoboth,  336:  345,349. 
Round  Hill, 211 ;  302,  303; 

411,  415- 
Salem,  86,  88. 
3    ivickley,    130;    [34;    349. 
Unity,  143. 
Armagh,   1S7.   [5J 

B 

Baird,  Robert,  309 

Baptism,  19,  41,  79,  86,  268. 

Baptised  Children,  237.  241,  266. 

Barclay,  David,  307,  309,  10  and  11,  367. 

Barr.  Samuel,  20,  28,  48,  50-58,  65,  69. 

['.arret,  E.  D.,  353,   365,  378,  383,  411. 

Bear  Creek,  134,  165. 

Beaver,  152. 

Beaver  Creek. 

Beaver  Dam.  1  1 

Bethel,  21,  43,  104. 

Bethel  on  Blacklick,   36,  00,   too.  in,  11;.     ■   . 

146,  341,  409,  411. 
Bethlehem,  174. 

Beulah    Pitt  Township  .  1  15,   -14,  325. 
Berlin,  282. 
Bible  Classes,  280. 
"      Distribution  of,  13 
Society,  371. 
Big  Crossings  of  Yough,  120. 
Black,   lohn.  162.  164,  ioii,  176.  179. 
Blacklick,  28. 
Boggs,  John,  213,  222.  227,  228. 

Abraham,  170,  tj 
Boyd,  John,   100.  107.  171.  172. 
Bready's  Settlement, 
Brook's.  Asa,  283,  298,  300,  418. 
Brown,  Robert,  206.  210,  225,  229. 
Brou  ns\  ille,   - 
Brush  Run,  12. 
Brush  Valley,  164. 
Buchannon,  300. 
Buffalo,  10,  68,  89,  ioo. 

Heads  of,  42. 

Stone  Coal  Fork  of,  100. 

Upper  and   Lower.  (.6,  -., 
Bull  Creek,  125.  150. 
1.   Pens.  12. 


Calclu  ell.  Willi  1.  258. 

Campbell,  Allen  !>.,  310.   ,  1 

Campbell,  James,  no. 

Campbell,  James,  403,  4,  6  and  11. 

Campbell,   ["nomas,  304,  308. 

( lampbell's  Tent,  96. 

( lanaqueneesing,  138. 

Cannonsburgh,  92,  93,  98,  no.  133.  135.  etc. 

Can!  Playing,  58. 

Catechising,  71.  80.  143.  147 

Chartiers,  1 1.  104. 

Cherrj    1 1  ill,  190. 

Cherry  Run. 

Christian  Church.  253. 

Cincinnati  Convention,  415.  417. 

Clark.  John,  7,  104. 

Clarksbu < 

Coe,    lames.  2S0,  283,  287,  300. 

Coleman,  John,  37.  38,  218. 

Ci ■le--,  Sail  10 

^.  70.  126,  130,  149,  325,  etc. 
Colt's  Station, 
Commissioners,  General  Assembly,  First,  48, 

Expenses,  105,  215,  307,  357,  385. 

Presbj  tery,  121, 
Ci  >mplaints : 

Hall.  Session  of  Mt    Pleasant,  9.  32,  38. 

McCrakan,  118. 

Hill,  Rodgers,  118,  120, 

Avers.  Reed,  311.  313. 

Ewing,  Session  of  Ebenezer,  359,  362. 

Graham,  Presbytery  of  Redstone,  374. 

Vlarshall,  Session  of  Ebenezer,  385. 

Presbytery  of   Alleghany,  Snowden,  392, 
398.  410.  * 

165. 
Confession  of  Faith,  280. 
Congregational  Settlements,  7.  9,  12,  14,  175, etc. 

Reports.  191,  208,  212,  219,  230.  234.  235.  etc. 

Visiting,  320,  329. 
Congruity,  46.  03,  13S,  361,  366. 
Connellsville,  408.  417. 
Cook's,  Col.,  5. 
Cooly,  Thomas,  82,  91,  102 
Cornwall,  Wail 
1  <  iw  ;i  nshanick,  190. 
i    rab  <  In: hard.  42. 
Crooked  Creek,  390,  404,  411. 
Cross  Creek,   ..  89,  too,  [04 
( Irossings,  11  j 

O 
1  lancing.  II,  16,  268. 

I  ).i\  IS,    J  ll   H11.1-.     ;  1  1  .    ;  1  '  .    [22,     :-  8,   330,    411. 
L> i ■  key,  Robert,  104. 

I  (odd,  Thaddeus,  3,  100. 

I I  megal,  14.  40.  84,  176,  181,  287,  299,  339. 
Dunlap,  James,  4,  5,  44,  47.   145.   183,  188,  199, 

!,      140. 

Dunlap's     Delap's    Creek.  4.  63,  84,  176,245, 
6. 

Dunlop,  .Matthew,  332.  337,  342.  359,  365,  410. 

E 

East   Liberty.    '.74.  379,  381. 
Ebenezer,  64. 


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422  INDEX. 

Ebenezeron  Blacklick,  73,90,  100,  117,  135,  146.  I 

on  Pukety,  78.  ndiana,  214,  252,  21  .. (ii 

in  Plumb  Township,  135.  Indian,  Missions,  253. 

Education,   Fund  for,  80,  81.  86,  256.  265,  270.  Indian  (.  reck,  417. 
j  Intercommunion,  381. 

Sociel  1,  402                                                                          j 

Elders,   In  st,  3.  .                                                      ,      ,           .„.„.           . 

Admonished  Jackson,  William,  187. 

Eldersridge,  |  Jackson  iF; 

Elk  Creek,   10  ■Jcffers ""' «ue'        •  "9- 

Ewing,  fdhn   1  Jenner  (Quemahoning  .    -  .  jo3. 

Jennings,  Jacob,  82,  {,4  and  5,  i- ■--,.  1    -,  132,  1  ,t. 

!•'  I 

Johnston,  John  Watson,  1 1  i 
Fain  hild,  A.  G.,  290,  1,  4  and  9,  326  and  7,  341,  "  David, 

365  and  9,  3  "  Robert,  281,  289,  290,  293,  419. 

16,  339,  4"-  "  William.  256,  259.  262. 

in  Alleghany  County,  150,  172.  Johnstown,  288. 

•••         ■•  Armstrong  County,  163,  17'  Joice,  John,  (74,    . 
Falsehoi 
Fasting  and  Prayer,  17,  44,  84,  92, 104,  in,  119,  ■* 

1  j    .   1  |s.  i,  i,  200,     17  Kennedy,  William 

Finley,  James,  5,  16,  112,  113.  King's  Creek,  18,46,64,84,90,  104. 

Rob*  7,  78.  Kirkpatrick,  Abraham,  219. 

Finley's,  Mr,  toi  Kirkpatrick,  John  II  .  339,  552,   158,  361,  pi 
Fork  -  of  Blacklick,  30S. 

••      "  Cheat,  iS  I. 

"  Conemaugh,  La  Beuf,  168 

"   Wheeling,  1  Laird,  Francis,  141,  146,  [61,  il    ,   in 

"  Yi  llo  I,  171.  Laurel  Hill,  j,  176,  181,  183.  194. 

'■   Voughiogheny,  Lebanon,  21,    [9,  104,  1.-4,325,  327. 

Form  of  Government,   ft,    :oo,    104,    |i8,    \6  Lee,  Robert,  259,    62,303,312,325. 

Franklin  Licking  Creek,  199,  202,  223,  249. 

Freeman,  Adam.  hi.  Ligonier,  64,  292,  332,  339,  411. 

Freemasonry,  143,  152.  Litigations,  42. 

French  Creek,  300.  Little  Redstone,  128.  133. 

Fullerton,  Wm  .  147.  148,  152,  157-9  '  '    N  ''■  David,  251. 

Reese,  281,  287,  288. 

<■  Long  Run,  12,  63,  90,  176,  181,  298,  344. 

„,,-,,  „  I  oomis,  Aretas,  305,  ^28,  332,  334. 

Galbraith.J  .,  207,214.  217  ,    ,,,,•„  Ihiy   ob's^r^c^  $  81. 

Lying,  110.  in,  302,  311. 
Galbraith,  Robert,  95.  '  i     '  i 

1  1  j,  299,  326.  -)| 

I   pper  and  Low  ei 
Gilgal,  214,  290,  ti>  Mahon,  Samuel,  93,  97,  103. 

Glade  Run    Cowanshawanack,  2451,  120,   (07,  Marquis,  Thomas,  87,  98,  100,  105,  106. 

*"■  J  a,r!a ,''',, '7-  I7'  I32; 

Marshel,  Robert,  49.67,  69,92. 
Govt.    Illegal  Proceedings  Against,  114.  Masontown, 

1  Iraham,  fames,  187,  ^94,  5  and  6,  200.  527,  411.  Matson,  -l°hn>5,  6. 

burgh,  36,  11       [82,  390.  Mead  Iownship    146 

Greensburg  rough  ,  299,  326.  Members  Attendance.  419. 

Geneva,   91  Meeting  House  m  the  Forks,  5. 

Guthrie.Jam  1    ;.  189,  192,  194,  199,  200,  Upper  (Rehoboth),  13, 

OQ,    ,,  „ ;  "         Lower    Kound  Hull.  14 

Guttery,   fohri,  [9  Mercer,  Boyd.  88,  98,  100,  4.  5  and  11,  K  7    i79i 

Gwin  (Quinn  .  Andrew,  135,  14).  147,  150,  [54.    ,,:86-  l88-  "'»•  =95.  25°.    X|    -9°.  3IO>  3l9- 

.Middlesex,   14c  .   15!      17 

II  Middletown,  85,  154. 

Mill  Creek,   15.  46,  64,  84,  90,  104. 

Hamilton,  John,  15,  26,  29.  Mingo  Creek.  24,  90,  100,  104,  125. 

Hannah,  John  Ministers,  eti    ,  Itinerant,  19,  20,  21,  32,  43, 141, 

Harmony,  214.  358,  411 

Harper,   fo  eph,  146,   148,   151,      6,      9,  [08,417.  Ministerial  Relief,  113,  114. 

Harrison  Count;  Missionary,  69,  i  18,  189,  211,   157,  262,  271,  283, 

Haw  king,  202  1,  401,  403 

Henderson,  Joseph  W  .  i((.  5  and  6,  284,  295,  Miti  del,  <   harli    ,   to 

;  (6,  411.  Monongehela  Coun 

I  lenrj ,  Roberl  "             <  Wades 

Herron,  Francis    142,   148,   149,     17  Monongehalia,  I   ppei   Settlements,  139. 

Highlands    1  I  1  Moore.  Thon  a^.  101,  7  and                            },  235, 

1  llll.  Gei irge,  67,  83,  1 

1.  1     ,  287,  292,             1  ,        1  and  2,  326.  Mo  ire,  John.    1  ,. 

Historical,  hi,  17;.  17",  357.  Monteurs    Mantures  .  15,  40.  49,  ;js,  327. 

Hoge,  Thorns  Moorhead,  William.   149,  155,  165,  168,  178. 

I  [olladaj   -•  (  o\  e,  7  i  Morgantow  n,  4      1    ,. 

Hors  :shoi    Bottom,   1    .    ;|.  90,  too,  104,  125  Morrison,  Si\.  Hugh,  23,  25,  27. 
Hughes,  Fames,  25,  36,  46,  50,  62,  64,  70,  104.      Morrison,  Jr.,  Hugh,     1 

Hugh  -    Watson,  199,  (<•<,.  p8,  111  Ml    Pleasant,  t.  14,  [04,  176,  181,  313. 


423 


Muddy  Creek, 
Muddy  Creek    Erie 
Murraysville,  40S.  u  1 
McCandlesS,  Alexander.    544,  348. 
McConnaughy,  Robert,  223. 
McCrakan,  John,  n8. 
McFarren,  Samuel,  366,  368,  411. 
McGarragh,  Robert,  178,  190,  195,  202,  206,  213, 

14,  10  and  iS,  221,  226,  249. 
McGready,  James.  50,  41.  44.  75. 
McLane,  James,  170,  171.  190. 
McK.eesp..rt.  [43,  1117.  344. 
McMasters,  Mar\ . 
McMillan,    [obn,    ;.   11,  80.  Si,   104. 
McMillin,  William.  336. 
McPherrin,  John.  45.  60,  63,  "(•  66,  6q.  104.  108. 

162,  171,  183.  193.  198. 


Narrative,  254.  291,  etc, 

New  Provide:: 
New  Rehoboth,  2.' 
Night  Revelling,  58. 
Nitts,  .l.i'  1  >b,   "4.     - 


I  ourt  House,  5. 
Oil  (Oyl    Creek.  168. 
Opening  Sermon,  160,  226, 
Ordination,  "Sine  Titulo."  254.  264. 
Organization,  asked   for.  187,  286,  329, 
340.  374,  404,  40S.  417 


Parkenson's  Mill.  1 5. 

Pastoral  Fidelity,  etc. 

Patterson.  A.  1  ),.   J03,  315. 

Patterson.  Joseph,  30.  41.  4".  49,  00.  01,  104. 

Patterson.  Robert.  244.  251,.  262.  325.  327. 

Patterson's  Creek,  33. 

Peter's  Creek,  11. 

Pigeon  Creek.  3,  11,  104.  154. 

Pike  Run.  12.  24.  154. 

Pine  Creek.  263,  268,  273,  278.  j   - 

Pi'nw  Youth.  81.  86,  92.  etc 

Pittsburgh     Fort  Pitt  ,  1st  Pres.  Ch..  1  ■ 

97,  167,  179,  249,  327. 
Pittsburgh.   Inhabitants  of.    166,   187,   189,  190. 

198. 
Pittsburgh,  2d  Pres.  Ch..  199.  206,222,  236,  295, 

.3°3-  327. 
Pitts  Township    Beulah).   15,  20.  142.  147.  107, 

187,  195. 
Places  of  Worship.  Distance  Apart,  48. 
Plumb  Creek.  174. 

Upper,  263.  Lower,  315,  367.  411 
Poke  Run.  27,  63,  146,  161.  411. 
Pollock,  Thomas,  319,  321,  322. 
Porter,  Armstrong,  27. 

Porter.  Samuel,  45,  63,  66,  69.  137.  138.  351. 
Porter,  Jr.,  Samuel,  233.  239,  241.  244 
Prayer,  Day  of.  135.  388. 
Presbytery: 

Redstone,  3,  319.  35 

Blairsville,  409,  411. 

Erie,  172,  249. 
Ohio,  09,  104,  325,  327. 
Presbyterial  Reports,  n,,,  no,  1  11 

409. 
Prickett's  Settlement,  251. 
Protest,  359. 
Pukety,  107,  146,  161. 
Punxatany,  337. 


<t 


Quemahonin  e 


R 

Racoon,  15,  104. 
Mouth  1 
"       Upper,  46,  49. 
Rainey,  William,  108. 
Ralston,  Samuel.   117.   119,   [21,   1 
Randolph,  68. 

Ratio,  in  Gen,  Assembly,  207,  357. 
Redbank,  238. 
Redstone,  101. 
Reed,  John,  290,  296.  411. 
References: 

From  Session  of  Mt.  Pleasant,  9,  25,  27,  29, 
32 :  164. 

From  Session  of  Dunlap's  Creek,  27. 

"   Lebanon,  40,  42.  65.  72. 
•'        "   Round  Hill,  89;  415. 
•'  Congruity.  01  :     1 
••    Unity,  102  :   104. 
Presbytery.  108. 
"      Session  of  Long  Run,  in;   121. 

'•    Donegal.  118,  131  ;  215. 
••   Morgantown,  123. 
"        "  Rehoboth,  139. 
"   Salem,  158. 
••   Bethel.  164. 
"  "        '■  Poke  Run,   186,  197,   200, 

206. 
'•  "        "   Laurel  Hill.  143. 

Rehoboth.  5,  12,  124,  135,  201,  278,  290. 
Religious  Books,  198,  204.  207,  250. 
Robinson's  Run.  n. 
Ross,  John,  286,  289,  290,  303. 
Round  Hill,  5,  12.  124.  135.  201,  176,  290. 
Rush  Creek,  202. 

S 

Sabbath  Observance  of,  81,  378  and  9. 

Schools.  372,  409.  411. 
Salt  Lick  Valley.  310 
Salem.  24,  46,  63,  171,  183,  193,  197.  239,  259,  306, 

312.  328,  411. 
Sandy  Creek.  26. 
Savages.  3,  14,  84 
Scriptures,  Reading  of,     - 
Scrubgrass.  154.  165.  172. 
Seminaries  of  Learning,  So,  no,  115,  etc. 
Sessional  Records,  237,  241,  356,  etc. 
Sewickley,  4.  22.  24,  29,  32,  63,  90,  176,  313. 
North. 
West,  310. 
Short  Creek,  8.  46,  71,  104. 
Silver  Spring,  168. 
Simpson's  Creek,  208. 
Slippery  Rock.  134,  172. 
Smith.  David,  82,  94,  100.  105,  106.  109,  128,  133, 

135.  137.  189. 
Smith,  Joseph,  3,  9,  11,  87. 
Smith,  Jesse.  336.  341.  411. 
Snowden,  X.  R.,  206,  209,  346,  347,  368,  371,  377. 

389,  392-8,  399,  404,  40S. 
Somerset.  124,  288.  40;. 

South  Fork  of  Ten  Mile,  3,4".  too.  104.  107,  199. 
Speer.  William,  182,  199,  385,  389. 
Stated  Clerk,  25.  104,  194,  232,  276,  295,  407,  414. 
Steel.  Robert,  148,  151,  t6i,   163,   167,   174,   179. 

240. 
Stockton,  John,  361. 

Stockton,  Joseph,  243,  267,  273,  278,  307,  327. 
Stony   ( 'reek.   1  1  1. 
Stony  Creek  Glades.  12. 
Stoneroad,  Joel.  115.  418.  41 
Study,  Length  of  Time.  99. 
Stump  Creek.  192. 
Supplies,  79,  286,  312. 
Swan.  Samuel,  330,  342,  343,  411. 
Swan,  William,  76,  83,  90,  2,  4  and  6.  100,  147, 

148,  152.  161,  263,  293,  298,  301,  310,  325,  370. 
Swift.  F.lisha   P..  302.  305,  325,  327. 


424 


INDEX. 


Synod,  New  York  and  Philadelphia,  3,  7,  31. 
"      of  Virginia,  62,  80,  152,  154,  172. 
"        "  Pittsburg,  191,  325. 


Temperance,  379. 
Terry,  S.  Howe!,  403,  405. 
Testimony,  Rei  <>rding  of,  356,  403. 
Thanksgiving  Day,  191. 
Theological  Schools,  237,  241,  244,  248,  etc. 
Th'irn  Ridge,  164,  165. 
Thorn's  Tent,  138. 
Three   Ridges,  18,  46,  104. 
Torrence,  Adam,  378,  410,  412,  415. 
Turkey  Foot,  128,  190, 

Turtle  Creek,  19,  286. 

Tygart's  Valley,  97,  221,  305,  334. 

Tyrone,  5.  194. 

u 

Union,  100,  143,  341,  369. 

Union  in  Alleghany  Co.,  150,  172. 


Union  in  Armstrong  Co.,  163,  171,  172. 
Uniontown,  150,  250,  299,  325,  370,  415. 
Unity,  8,  14,  22,  24,  29,  36,  46,  63,  164,  166,  167, 
168,  182,  390,  411. 


Venemon,  George,  358. 
W 

Wallace,  l  ieorge,  219. 

Warren,  284,  348,  399,  403,  411. 

Washington,  20,  22,  104 

West  Union  (Forks  of  Conemaugh  ,  328,  411. 

Wheatfield,  46,  84,  128,  133,  135,  139. 

Wheeling,  13,  104 

W iiiti  Thorn,  42. 

Wilken,  John,  95. 

Widows  Friend,  Letter  from  Secretary,  198. 

Woods,  Samuel,  221. 

Woods,  William.  124,  127. 

Wright,  John,  109,  180,  195,  202,  206. 

Wylie,  W  illiam,  201,  276,  299,  303,  325,  337. 


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